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Chapter forty seven: Change

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Ember

Flashback

“Come on Derek, put more sugar.” I whined, leaning on the counter with a pout, all while sneaking unnoticed, maybe noticed but ignored glances at Derek who was whisking the flour, the baking powder and Sugar in a large bowl.

The sugar wasn't enough so I persuaded him to put in more.

He didn't say a word, he was ignoring me, “Not fair… okay, okay, just a pinch alright?” I groaned grabbing his arms pleadingly, he stopped whisking,

“You were at the dentists just three days ago because of a cavity, now you want more sugar? I shouldn't have put any but I know you wouldn't eat it.”

“Please dad,” I let go of him, clasping my hands together, purring like a drenched puppy.

He grins, “Try harder, I promise it's still not going to work.”

“Fine… have it your way.”

“Of course I have.” He smiles,

I rolled my eyes at him then grabbed the milk from the table, mixing it with the egg and melted butter, whisking them together; sulking.

I heard footsteps coming
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