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A Trip

Author: TanuS
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-26 15:48:24

As morning light flowed through the windows, they were still wide awake. They quietly went to the breakfast table, starting the simple morning routine would offer some comfort.

When Charlotte entered the room, she was surprised to see them awake. Usually, she would wake up early and the two of them usually wake up late but this time, it seemed they had been up much earlier than expected.

"You guys woke up pretty early," Charlotte said with a warm smile, noticing their tired eyes but she did not miss the subtle shift in their energy.

"Do you Want to have breakfast with us, Coco?" Leon asked, his voice soft but with a new warmth.

"Sure," Charlotte replied, sitting down with them at the table. The housekeeper came over and served them a meal, and for some reason today, Sia’s plate was filled with a healthy, balanced mix of food like fruits, grains, and proteins. Ever since Anne and Sia got closer, the latter had become obsessed with sugar. She needed sugar thrice a day to survive

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