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Chapter 79: Boxes

Author: Marjolein
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The first thing I notice when I get home is a pile of boxes in the hallway.

“Hey, baby sis. These all came for you,” Mason calls from the living room, opening the door to the hallway. “For me?” I ask, frowning. Mason frowns back at me. “Yes. You didn’t order anything?” He reaches for one of the boxes.

"No! Don't!" I swat his hand away quickly and pull the box away from underneath his hands before he can think of opening it. "I want to know what's inside," Mason protests, bending down again. "They're mine! I suddenly remembered I ordered underwear when I was drunk!" I manage to lie.

Mason jumps back. “Ew, Li!” he shouts, backing away quickly.

“Oh, shut it. You see my underwear in the washing machine,” I retort, grabbing the first box and stacking it on top of another.

“Not by choice.” He scans the boxes again before retreating into the living room.

I quickly dash back and forth, carrying two boxes at a time. I have a feeling I know who sent these. They’re addressed to me but lack
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