Monday had finally arrived—the last day of exams. Mariam hadn’t studied at all, and a knot of panic tightened in her chest. How am I even going to write this paper? Yet, somehow, walking into the quiet house, she felt a rush of relief. No mum around. No dad. The silence was hers. Pure, unbroken freedom.She yawned and stretched. Finally, back home. I can actually sleep without being disturbed.Her thoughts were interrupted by the shrill ring of her phone. She jumped slightly, then smiled, her heart skipping a beat. Oh my baby is calling.“Hi, my love,” she said softly, picking up.“My dear Mariam,” Samuel’s voice sounded warm over the line, “sorry I couldn’t come on Sunday. The party… it was exhausting. I was so tired.”“Don’t worry, my love,” she replied. “I understand. I slept too, after doing the deep cleaning yesterday.”“You told Bella not to bother picking you up, right?” he asked.“Oh yes, I told her,” she assured him.“Good. Then get ready quickly. I’m on my way. You know we n
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