Maddie’s P.O.V.“Why will Adolphus stay here tonight?” I asked Mom, baffled by what she told me.“I don’t know, but he insisted, and I couldn’t say no to him,” she replied nonchalantly while putting the cleaned utensils and lunch box in the carry bag.“What? Do you have a problem with that, honey?” She asked me next, sounding concerned this time.“No, Mom.” I immediately replied, trying to sound nonchalant, but my heart was now thudding hard against my ribcage.I was sure that he wanted to discuss the complication between us, but I wasn’t ready for this.I had to convince him to reject me but it still hurt a lot.“Maddie.” I looked at my mother when I heard her worried voice.“What’s wrong, honey? You suddenly became pale. Are you feeling pain somewhere?” She asked me a series of questions worriedly while taking my hand.I smiled and patted the back of her hand.“I am okay, Mom. Just thinking about some pack stuff.” I lied to her, and it made me feel guilty, but I knew how devastated
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