Bianca’s Point of View When I get back to my room, my mother and Emily are already there, waiting for me exactly as planned. To anyone watching, it looks normal Two women helping a daughter prepare for the upcoming festival, but I know the truth. The moment the door closes behind me, my chest tightens again. “Okay, we don't have a lot of time, so listen carefully.”My mother says quietly, her voice firm but controlled and I nod my head. “You will come with us to the festival. You will smile politely, greet people, and act like everything is fine. You can't panic, or let anything slip. We can't have any questions.” She says and Emily nods her head as she moves closer to me. “Exactly, you just need to play along.” “Yes, and when the festival picks up around nine o’clock, you will excuse yourself. You’ll say that you’re not feeling well.”My mother continues and I swallow hard. “And what about Damon?” “I’ll handle your brother, and your father. I’ll keep them occupied so you ca
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