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176 — “Break out into the storm.”
My chest feels cold. I open my lips to answer Julian’s mother, but no sound escapes through them.
Noticing my sudden anxiety, Julian subtly positions himself between the two of us, protecting me with his body.Mrs. Adams frowns, placing her hands on her hips. “Don’t stand in front of her like that; it looks like I’m being mean to the girl.”“Mother-”“Why don’t you go with your brothers? It’s been years since you last gathered like this. I’m sure you have a lot to talk about.”Julian gives a nervous smile.“But-”“No buts.” Mrs. Adams sighs, letting her arms hang at her sides. “Go join your brothers, Julian.”He looks at me fearfully, almost like a scared puppy. I give him a reassuring smile, telling him without words that I’m fine, but he doesn’t look relieved… yet he walks through the second hall, disappearing aroun
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