MATILDA'S POV I woke up the next morning to the sound of my alarm. I reached for my phone and turned it off. For a few seconds, I stayed in bed, staring at the ceiling. Then I remembered that Mom was away. I sighed and slowly got out of bed. The house was unusually quiet I walked into the bathroom, had my bath, brushed my teeth, and got dressed for school. When I came downstairs, I headed straight to the kitchen. I decided to make breakfast before leaving. I made some eggs and bread, then poured myself a glass of juice. As I sat at the dining table and started eating, I looked around the quiet house. Usually, Mom would be sitting across from me, asking if I had enough food or reminding me not to be late for school. I smiled sadly. "I miss you, Mom." It had only been a day, but the house already felt different without her. I finished my breakfast, washed my plate, and went upstairs to get my school bag. Before leaving, I checked my phone. There was
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