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45: A Bit Of Normality

Author: Zara
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-26 23:49:35

Avery

I paced back and forth in my room, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. Clara had been secretive about her plan, and it was driving me crazy. I trusted her with my life, but the thought of her getting hurt was unbearable. She had already sacrificed so much for me.

My phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence. I rushed to answer it, hoping it was Clara with some reassuring news.

"Avery, what's wrong?" Clara's cheerful voice greeted me.

"You didn't tell me what you had planned, I don’t know what those people might do to you!" I exclaimed, trying to keep my anxiety in check. "I've been worried sick."

Clara chuckled. "Avery, stop getting unnecessary worries. Everything will be fine."

"Where are you?" I demanded, my concern still evident.

"I just stepped out of a meeting with Sasha," Clara replied casually.

My heart skipped a beat. "What? Clara, be careful. My stepmother is not foolish, and neither is Sasha."

Clara's tone remained light. "Don't worry, Avery. At least Sasha didn
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