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Chapter 13 – The Butterfly Effect
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Albert was standing behind me when I turned around. He was grinning at me like an idiot, while I was like dying of a heart attack. I ran, as quietly as possible, towards the door to peek outside. Sienna has just turned off the light, and my parents put Billy on his bed in his room. I sighed in relief as I closed the door without making a sound.
I was sweating and trembling as I lock the doorknob. This couldn't be happening. My father would kill Albert if he found out he has been sneaking into my room for two nights now.
He plopped into my bed, reached for my pillow, and began to snore.
I gaped at him in horror. I tugged his one arm to wake him up.
"Albert!" I whispered both in anger and fear. My parents were still awake, and with my lights still open, they might check on me again.
I was taken by surprise when he pulled my arm, and before I could scream, he was already on top of me, with one hand at the back of my head and the other cove
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