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One hundred and one

Author: Luxie
last update publish date: 2026-02-28 16:17:24

Lisa

My mom talked nonstop the entire ride back to the safe house, her voice filling the car. She kept turning her head toward the windows like she still couldn’t believe she could see, pointing out everything passing outside.

“Street signs. Look at that shop. Oh, the traffic lights are so bright. Even the cracks in the sidewalk. I forgot how sharp everything looks.” She leaned forward from the backseat, staring through the windshield.

Franklin chuckled from the driver’s seat, eyes still on the
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  • TEMPORARY MATES, PERMANENT CRAVINGS    One hundred and twenty three

    LisaThe suitcase snapped shut. The latch caught with a click that echoed through the bedroom. My mom stared at the luggage. She looked ready to unpack it as she turned her head and looked at me with uncertainty.“Do I look like I’m trying too hard?”She had chosen a dress that fit her shape. Her ha

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