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Chapter 34 - Blame it on Mother Nature.
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JanedoewritingsSo sorry for making you guys wait so long. I told you my whole room is upside down. The renovation worker has caused such a ruckus. I can't get a moment of peace. I'm beginning to suspect that the hammer's sole purpose is to tap dance on my last nerve. It's doing a stellar job, really. Tomorrow's update will be at the same time as today. I'll just have to pretend that the drumming of hammers is my version of background music. Thanks for your patience. XOXO
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