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72. Amal
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2024-10-29 19:42:56DAHLIA
Baba had come this morning and Aria, bless her soul, was beyond ecstatic when she learned that Baba would be living with us. The only thing that worried me was, his days were numbered. I had personally gone with Markus to collect Baba’s medication from his doctor.
I was hoping Amal would ring me as Baba had warned me that she was very angry he was leaving. Once she called, that would be my cue to invite her to one of the spots the officers had suggested.
We were on the way back from getting the medication when the phone rang. I smiled when I saw my stepmom’s number. Well, it seemed this was my chance. I answered the call after taking a deep breath.
"Hello?" I answered.
"Dahlia. Hello. I will skip the pleasantries; how do you think I feel knowing you have taken my husband from me?"
"He’s my father too. I just feel you are always so busy anyway, at least this way I can take better care of him." I said.
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