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A set of panties

Author: Asita Ali
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-23 23:03:36

CALLIE

Before Sophie could finish her sentence, the door swung open, and Mr Thompson stepped in, his eyes flicking between us.

“What were you two discussing?” he asked.

Sophie froze, her face turning pale. She glanced at me quickly before murmuring, “Nothing, Mr Thompson. Just… just helping Callie.”

I could feel the tension in the air as Mr. Thompson studied her for a moment longer. Then, with a nod, he turned his gaze to me.

“I wanted to speak with Sophie,” he said, his voice oddly cold. “Excuse us.”

Sophie dropped what she was holding immediately, and as she followed Mr Thompson out of the kitchen, I felt a strange sense of unease crawl up my spine.

What was going on?

A few moments later, Sebastian, Ethan, and Charlotte returned, their laughter and voices filling the hallway.

“Callie, you should come to the parlor,” Sebastian said with a grin on his face as he extended his hand. “It’s almost time for the gift exchange.”

I nodded and followed them. As we entered the parlor, I saw th
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