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Olivia

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When I pulled up to my parent’s house, I was certain it was Alexander’s car that was parked in the garage. What was he doing there? And what business did he have with my family?

I took a deep breath to calm myself before walking through the front door with Ethan by my side. I wasn’t surprised when I saw Alexander sitting on the couch in the living room.

It had been so many years and the house still looked the same. My lips curled into a small smile when I heard my mother's voice coming from the kitchen.

I pretended like Alexander wasn’t even present and walked to meet my mother. I was grateful she was alive, and even if we didn’t agree on many things, I was going to be nicer to her.

“Olivia, come here!” My mum exclaimed with a wide smile and open arms. That was the happiest my mum had ever been to see me.

I fell into her open arms and her arms wrapped around me in a tight squeeze. “I’m so happy to see you,” I confessed and she hugged me tighter.

After a few seconds,