Tamara"I'm sorry, Mom, I really am," I rushed out, pulling the phone slightly away from my ear to save myself from going deaf. "So many crazy things happened, and I just completely lost track of time."My mother let out an angry huff through the speaker. "You lost track of time? For weeks? If I hadn't been getting regular updates from Raven to let me know you were still breathing, I would have already packed my bags and driven down there myself!"In the background, I faintly heard my dad's voice chiming in, saying , “See? I told you she was fine, let the girl breathe—”Before he could finish, my mom hissed loudly, "Oh, shut up, Ronan!" and shushed him right off.I couldn't help the soft giggle that slipped past my lips. "I missed you so much, Mom," I said, softening my tone."I missed you too, sweetie," she sighed, her anger melting away as quickly as it had flared up. "Now, tell me everything. What on earth has been happening down there?"So, sitting there on the edge of the bed, I
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