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10. Second thoughts
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2021-11-17 02:37:35After a while, I heard Nancy and Lexi entering our room. I could hear that Lexi was upset about something. "I tell you they don't have the right to take away my tattoo. I swear I'll get one, just the same as this one when I'm sixteen again." Lexi complained.
"Lexi, I understand it will hurt, but maybe it's for the better. You once told me you didn't like your tattoo and with this, it will be removed for free!" Nancy said in an attempt to cheer Lexi up.
I looked over my shoulder and for a second I saw sadness in Lexi's eyes, but it was already gone when she started to speak.
"I don't care, it's just not their decision to make. It's my body!" Lexi exclaimed.
I heard a sigh, which was followed by, "I get you okay, but you can't stop it,
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