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Chapter 26: I carry your heart (I carry it in my heart) E.E. Cummings
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Sophia
“Don’t be down, pumpkin; you’ll see him later.” My dad says, ruffling my hair gently. I roll my eyes and take a sip of the lemonade Chelsea set in front of me. “I know, dad. I just worry about him” Chelsea and my father look at me with understanding and take a seat on the couch across from me. “You must be so excited to move into the gorgeous apartment after living in that stuffy dorm for so long. And I’m sure Micah is excited about you moving in with him. Do you want us to help you move your things tomorrow?” Chelsea asks, trying to divert the conversation to a happier note.
I nod my head, trying to shake off my melancholy. “Yeah, that would be great.” I turn to my dad with a thankful grin. “I know that learning about Mic
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