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17.
Xavier's P.O.V.
"Xavier. Xavier wake up." I hear my mother, she gentely shakes me.
I open my eyes, my body is aching all over. I am in agony.
"I know it hurts darling, sit up." She says sweetly, helping me sit up.
My sight is a bit blurry, but I could make out the hot chocolate and pancakes which were before me, the smell helped too.
"Is he gone?" I ask, referring to my father.
"Yeah, he is at work."
The simple thought of him made me want to tear up.
"It's okay. Drink up, and I told the school you won't be attending today." She left the room. She was being so considerate and caring. My heart felt as warm as it would be when I take a sip of hot chocolate and tuck into a piece of my fluffy pancakes.
I feel a bit sad, kno
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