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097. Morning Chaos...

Author: sammie
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-17 23:58:36
~Ruby's POV~

Saturday began with a sense of heaviness due to the upcoming event. It was the day of Aunt Jean’s burial, and there was a clear tension in the house.

I had just come out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around me, with steam lingering on my skin. As I tied my robe, I made my way to the kids’ room, expecting to find them already dressed and ready.

I pushed the door open slightly and peeked in. “Hope you two are almost ready?”

The scene inside stopped me dead. There they were, sprawled on the bed with their tablets, eyes glued to their screens, completely oblivious to the passing of time.

“Is it time already?” Little Ruby asked, not even looking up.

“What do you mean, is it time?” I pushed the door open wider, hands on my hips. “We’re late already!”

Both kids shot up, their wide eyes mirroring their surprise. “We are?” they chorused.

“To the bathroom. Now!” I said, pointing emphatically to the door.

Their tablets clattered onto the bed as they scrambled to obey. Towels slun
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