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007. Intrusive thoughts...
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2024-10-13 15:04:55RUBY’S POV
"Bye mom," Ruby and Rhett both waved as I helped them out of the car, their small hands clutching their lunchbox tightly.
"Alright, Munchies, I'll come pick you up after school," I waved back with a warm smile.
Ruby quickly looked around before turning to face me, her cheeks pink with embarrassment. "Mummy, don't call me that," she whispered as she casted a wary glance over her shoulder.
Rhett, catching on, let out a soft chuckle. "Alvin might hear you, and he'll tease her about it.” Turning to his sister, he switched to a mocking tone, which I guess was to mimic Alvin. “Hey Munchie.”
I couldn’t hold back the laugh. "The boy you like in your class?" I asked with raised eyebrows. "Won't you like to introduce me to him?"
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