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Eggplant or Cucumber?

Author: Sommy Pearl
last update publish date: 2026-05-03 18:25:56

Riven

I joined my parents in eating, and when we finished, I pushed my plate away and cleared my throat.

“I think I’m going to leave very soon,” I said softly. “I want to go home.”

Mom looked up from her cup of tea, her expression shifting from content to something more serious.

“Before you leave,” she said gently, “there’s something your dad and I want to speak to you about.”

I paused, my fork still in hand. “What is that?”

Dad set his coffee down. “Come to the sofa. Let’s sit and talk properl
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