We stepped out of the college gate together, and for the first time since I arrived on campus, the place felt unusually quiet. The usual noise, laughter, footsteps, loud conversations—was missing. The roads were almost empty, and the buildings looked calmer than normal.I guessed most students had gone home to meet their families.That thought alone made my chest tighten.It’s sad when you don’t have one.After a few minutes of waiting, we ordered a taxi and climbed in. The car smelled faintly of air freshener, and soft music played in the background as the driver pulled away from the gate.“Street Apt 102, North Carolina,” Cynthia said confidently.My eyes widened slightly.The address sounded familiar. Too familiar.“I think your house isn’t that far from here,” I said slowly, turning to look at her.She nodded eagerly, her face lighting up. “Yeah, you’re right. It’s actually pretty close.” She smiled brightly, almost like a child. “I’m glad about that.”I smiled faintly in return.
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