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Chapter 21: Dinner With The Guests
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2024-10-29 19:42:56It was past 6 pm when I made my way downstairs to help Maria set the table for dinner. Our guests were slated to arrive at 7 pm. After meeting Tianna at the mall today, I could only imagine who the guests were.
Truth is, I dreaded meeting my aunty again after all those years. I can still remember vividly all she did for me that night I left home. I don't even want to think about what will happen today at dinner.
“ Valerie, come over here and help me prepare dessert, ” Maria's tired voice called to me as soon as she saw me walking into the kitchen.
“ Sure, Maria ” I replied and rushed to wash my hands before putting on the apron. I turned to look at her, wanting to ask her what I should do next only to discover that she was watching me so intently.
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