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2025-01-17 05:08:40Katy's Point of View.
I gently stirred in my bed and stared up at the ceiling for what seemed like forever. I had a lot to do today and my stomach grumbled uncomfortably. It had to be all the cake I ate yesterday or just the reminder that two guests were in the house. The other one was unwanted, and the other one, I had a strong feeling, didn't like me. Sighing, I curled like a worm, hugging my legs while lying on the bed still.
Even when my alarm started going crazy, I didn't budge. I had a lot to do today, but I wanted to sleep in. Finally deciding to choose the mission over beauty sleep, I kicked my feet off the bed and parted the curtains, letting sunshine into the space. Perhaps, that would help me get rid
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Dernière mise à jour : 2025-01-20Betrayal's Embrace A Moment of Faith
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