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Broken Home

Author: Mimisunshine
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-06 10:54:26

Camilla knew where to turn to. Even though she had only a little belief about this, she knew she had to return home. No matter how hard it might be to accept, she still had a mother and a stepfather. Her plan was to stay there for a few days before finally leaving. Their home was not in the bustling city but in a remote neighbourhood where Camilla would be able to enjoy some peace.

While on her way, Camilla thought about her mother, Carmine. It had been a long time since they last met, and Camilla wondered what her mother would look like now. She knew how difficult her stepdad could be. Well, Camilla’s mother should have done a better job at finding a man.

The taxi dropped Camilla off at the nearest junction, and she had to walk to the house. As it was in a remote zone, she thought she was safe. The place seemed more scanty than usual. Well, many must have moved out to the bustling city. No one wanted to spend all their lives in this enclosed place of a town.

Camilla could sight her m
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