“Sad babies get sick,” she shrugs. “I see,” I nod. “Do you want to help me clean up?” “No, thank you,” Katie Rose retorts. “I'm going to paint with Katie Rose.” Arabella hops off the mattress. Both girls leave, and I'm left to my cleaning again. I dust and wipe things twice, and on my way to get new sheets, I spot Nova. I don't miss the way she rolls her eyes when she sees me turning the other way. “Nova,” I call out, but she keeps on walking. “Nova, stop.” At that, she veers around, a plastic smile on her face. “Yes, Alpha Knox?” she casually says, treating me like a stranger. “Let's talk about things,” I petition, but she watches me with feigned confusion. “Nova, I'm your brother, we've been close since forever and now you won't pick up my calls or stay in the same room as me, nor will you speak to me. We disagree on whom to trust, but I can't keep on without you talking to me.” “Okay,” she rolls her eyes. “Why are you cleaning Thalia's room? Wasn't it your destroye
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