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Chapter Twenty Two

Author: becky j
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-09 03:52:21
Julia

By some miracle, I managed to find some supplies and get them back to the cottage without getting caught and without Nina noticing what I was doing. I made up a game that involved her finding certain color stones that kept her distracted, it helps that although she may be smart for her age she's still only 4 years old and doesn't put much thought into where her food comes from and for that I'm grateful. I also manage to find some more clothes for Nina and I can't wait to get her changed, she's been in her clothes for a while and I hate it.

We get back into the cottage with ease and I secure the doors once more but for some reason, it feels different in here now which is stupid. I checked to make sure the place was still empty when we got back so I'm not sure why I'm feeling this paranoia but I decide to shake it off and just put it down to our situation.

"Are we going to live here forever, Mommy?" Nina's cute little voice drags me from my disturbed mind and I'm relieved. I look o
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