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Chapter 10: Intruder

Author: Marjolein
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-17 15:07:46

I leave my phone on the kitchen counter. Cutting vegetables with a sharp knife is therapeutic. The bottle of wine helps too.

What kind of teacher talks like that? I turn the music up extra loud and text my friends about the outfits they’re planning to wear. Esme texts me that she’ll be over soon with some of her favorite dresses for me to try.

As I mix the bolognese sauce for the spaghetti, I can’t help but think about Connor. He’s good. Safe. Comforting. Handsome. Very different from...

Get a grip, Nora.

I blast "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry through the speaker when I hear the door open. “Ah yes, my baby sister is home. Can you like, not tell anyone?” I hear Mason say. Rolling my eyes, I continue with the food in front of me. Great, another teacher coming to our house.

“Hey, sis! Smells good!” Mason shouts as soon as he walks in. I turn around, spoon in hand. “Thanks, I’m making—”

I stop as soon as Mason walks into the kitchen. With Mr. Adkins. He freezes the moment he se
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