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Chapter Thirteen - Adriana Gervais - 19 yrs old
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2024-10-29 19:42:56
Klaira BlainsSorry for the delay everyone. I've hit yet another reality roadblock. My writing partner is blind and diabetic (husband too) has come down with a nasty cough. It's complicated, but no need for a doctor or hospital yet. But he brought it home in time for March Break and now our son is showing signs of the cough. Cross your finger I woke up with a tickle in my lungs. I never get a simple cough. On a good note, my ear is better.
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