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Chapter 26

Author: Evelyn
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-28 19:57:48

Ophelia

I felt the sheets beneath me and sat upright. I opened my eyes and took in my appearance. I was still in my dress from last night.

How did I end up here? I wondered. I placed my legs on the floor and wanted to stand up when I slumped back on the bed with the wave of headache that hit me.

“Ouch,” I groaned in pain as I held my head.

“I don't have a home, The house is too cold for me. It is not my home." A flash memory of what I said yesterday hit me, and my head pounded more.

Just how much did I say? I hope I didn't embarrass myself further, especially in front of Ryder

I slowly went to the bathroom and washed up, washing off the residual from the previous night.

I wore a white top and blue shorts. Heading to the living room, the aroma of food from the kitchen made my stomach growl in hunger. Getting to the living room, I heard Ryan and Ryder's voices.

“Mama,” Ryan called on seeing me entering the living room from the dining table.

My eyes met Ryan's voice and I got a flashback
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