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Fooled

Author: Prudence
last update Last Updated: 2024-04-18 14:51:37

Abigail's POV

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With heavy eyelids and a weary body, I could feel the weight of fatigue pressing down on me as I lay there, gazing up at the ceiling.

Lying there and falling into a deep sleep seemed like the most appealing option, I was starting to let my tiredness take over.

Slowly, the image of the ceiling disappeared from my sight and I found myself sleeping peacefully.

Kate was just out for a moment and I was sure that she would be back any moment.

Though it would be embarrassing if she caught me in a situation like this. A part of me prayed silently for her to spend more time outside.

I didn't want anyone to ruin my sleep, not even Kate.

The sound of the door opening awakened me from my sleep. My eyes struggled to open, fighting the heaviness of fatigue, but eventually they managed to open just enough to see what was going on.

'Kate must be back' I thought to myself, panic setting in.

My limbs felt heavy and sluggish as I tried to sit up. The bed seemed to be pulling me back d
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