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Chapter 29: Having Cold

Author: BeneathTheStars
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-30 21:52:05
Alexandra's POV

Two Weeks Later.

“Achoo!” I sneezed for the umpteenth time. It rained last night and I have been having a runny nose since.

Due to how weak I was feeling lately, I haven't been able to go out and search for jobs. It has been hard to make up for the expenses of our purchase, things are expensive here and we are running out of money.

I was dressed in double hoodies and pants, wearing a glove and socks, and I was still wrapping the blanket over my body as I laid on the couch.

In my hands was the second handkerchief I would be using for the day. I sneezed again and my head banged. I have taken drugs but it feels like it isn't working at all.

It was at this moment I realized how severe catching cold could be to me. The doorbell rang before it opened and my mum entered.

Her expression wasn't friendly at all. I tried to sit upright, sniffling before covering my nose with the handkerchief and blew out my mucus.

“H-How was it?” My voice was induced with my runn
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