Mia’s sick

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Mia laid on her bed, staring at the ceiling in boredom when a sneeze unexpectedly erupted from her nose. “Ntin!”

Frowning, she pondered who might be talking badly about her.

She shrugged her shoulders, slipping down from the bed. She then sauntered over to the window. Less than twenty-four hours had passed, yet she was already weary of staying home. Having to remain there for the entire week ahead felt like a burden.

To make matters worse, she wouldn't be able to attend Grandpa Mandez's Saturday birthday party either. What a bummer.

Boredom would definitely kill her before the week was over.

Peering through the window, Mia noticed the sun starting to set. With a sigh, she gazed at the beautiful garden and spotted Madam Susan exiting with gardening tools in hand.

What a gorgeous garden. She resolved to go down there sometime. The flowers' fragrant scents would offer some solace. A smile brightened Mia's face.

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Same Day. R High School.

As classes ended, students trooped out of