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2021-11-01 21:07:58The next morning, I wake up to an empty bed which I found quite surprising. The memory of last night came flashing through my mind and I bursted out chuckling at my cringe-self for calling Liam, daddy. Thank God, he wasn't totally creeped out by it or else, Alisha and I were going to have a serious talk the next time she came over.
I got out of bed and headed for a quick shower. I got dressed in a casual shorts and a t-shirt before headed downstairs. It was only eight in the morning, so as I expected, the house wasn't too lively. I made my way to the kitchen first thing, thinking of getting a quick snack right before our regular breakfast meal as I would usually do.
"Morning."
I stumbled two steps back from the doorway, seeing Giovanna sitting at the kitchen island. Sh
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