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Coffees And Confessions

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Cara's POV

Sitting at the table in my father's quiet dining room; my only companion was the sound of my fork dancing on the plate as it picked at a barely eaten piece of toast. My mind was preoccupied—replaying the events of the previous night and my recent conversation with my father.

The plan I had been so sure a few minutes ago would put an end to it all now seemed bleak. I kept weighing the pros and cons...

Until the sound of Cecelia's cheerful voice, a stark oddness to my current emotion broke through my thoughts.

"Hello... Good morning, every—" She paused, "Where's everyone?" Singing as she skipped into the dining room, looking like a perfect ray of sunshine.

My lips pressed together jumping up to highlight my cheekbones in a dry smile that didn't reach my eyes, "It's nice to know someone's in a good mood after dropping a huge bomb yesterday."

I stuffed a piece of toast into my mouth.

"What?" She took a seat beside me. "Don't tell me you don't agree that Jacob's handsome."

"Are
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