ISABELLE’S POVI finished my bath and slipped into a pair of jeans and a white shirt. I buttoned it up, slid on my sandals, and stood in front of the mirror. My face fell, and I felt out of place.I stepped out of the closet and stood rooted.“Oh my God,” I gasped, clutching my chest with both hands.“I’m so sorry, love,” Adrian’s mother said, gently taking my hands. She stood right outside the closet door, her expression soft and apologetic.“No, Mum,” I said quietly, holding her hand as I guided her toward the bed. “You didn’t do anything wrong. I was just startled… and I thought you’d still be in your room.”“I came to check on you. I don’t think you liked the spicy food yesterday,” she said slowly, her eyes dim, as if it hurt her to see me like that. “I’m so sorry you didn’t enjoy it.”“No, no. I loved it, but I guess my body was allergic to something else.” I hated the sadness in her eyes, like she didn’t quite believe me.“Let’s make breakfast together, Mum,” I chirped, and her
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