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Chapter Ninety Nine
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ruby
The morning sun illuminated the room with a subtle warm glow. I cracked an eye open, forgetting for a moment where I was, then realized that I was in bed. Confusion fogged my mind, having had no recollection of how I got here. I then quickly checked under the comforter in a state of blind panic as to whether I was wearing any pajamas, or whether I was still fully clothed. Embarrassment consumed me as I was greeted with pastel pink tartan.
That could only have meant that someone had carried me to bed after falling asleep.Oh, God! Would I ever retain a shred of freaking dignity?
"Relax," Sarah grumbled from where she was sprawled out on the pullout trundle bed at the side of me. "Your dad carried you to bed and your mom dr
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