CHAPTER 17

He wiped the sweat on his face and looked at Ariana, who was giving him the I don't know sign with her shoulder and hands.

Good morning Mom. What are you doing here so early? Andrea asked.

Well, I heard that my daughter is in town and was crashing into her brother's place instead of coming over to the family house to see her mother who misses her like crazy, turning to give Ariana a stare. So I decided to come see her and also my son, of course, Mrs Hazel said turning back at Andrea.

Obviously, Andrea said. And they all laughed. Go freshen up Son, breakfast is ready, Mrs Hazel said to him.

Alright, I will be down in a second, Andrea said. He walked towards the stairs and gave Ariana a sign to come to his room quickly, and went up to his room.

Ariana followed him almost immediately, she shot the door behind her and Andrea asked if their mother knew about her dropping out already. But she said she was surprised to see her in her room very early,

She woke me up, Ariana said.

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