Charlotte’s POVFor a second, I thought I was dreaming.My parents standing in front of me.They stood side by side, dressed neatly as always, faces polite and warm, but it felt anything but.My mother’s lips were curved into a thin smile.“Hello, daughter. We've missed you..” she purred, her tone soft.I froze.“What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice quieter than I intended.My mother exhaled softly, like she was relieved.“To see you of course.. .”She stepped forward before I could react, pulling me into a brief embrace.It was far from the warm motherly embrace after a reunion.My father entered into without waiting for permission.The door closed behind them.And just like that, my room felt smaller, just by their presence.“Why are you guys here…?” I asked.“We heard you let your sister back into the house,” my father said, cutting straight to it as he always did.Of course.I should’ve known.It was always about her. Cecilia!“Yes,” I replied. “I did.”My mother nodded app
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