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CHAPTER 24

Penulis: Pamela Ulu
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-28 20:38:02

—Mabel—

Sunlight spilled through the open windows of my bedroom. It landed on my face, chasing the remnants of sleep from my eyes.

Yawning, I sat up on the bed and my lips curved into a smile as I remembered the invitation to the yacht party.

I picked up my phone and clicked the text icon on Ruth’s contact. (Hello, bestie. Can we meet up later today?)

Sent.

Giggling like my kids, I clambered down from the bed and sauntered to the bathroom. I washed my face, just as I was brushing my teeth, Ruth texted back.

(Hello, babe. What's up? Are you okay...what about the kids?)

Smiling, I texted her back. (We’re good. Everything is fine. I just want to see you later. I’ve got a little surprise for you.)

Sent.

Almost immediately, my phone rang and I broke into a laugh.

I picked up. “Good morning, Ruth.”

“Baby girl...you know surprises make me anxious, right? My brain’s already spinning a hundred scenarios. Please, spill it already.”

I laughed harder, clutching my stomach. “I can’t, bestie.”

“Is
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