IsobelleI had been on the phone with my mum for an hour; the handset was hot against my ear. Each time I opened my mouth to speak, Mum would butt in with more questions."Do you go out much?" she quizzed.I was about to answer, but she cut me off with another question. "Or do they keep you hard at it night and day?"Holy shit, how do I respond to that?"I get a break now and again," I answered, fighting the urge to laugh."Are you eating properly?" she inquired."Yes, Mum. I'm being thoroughly cared for," I assured.Strong arms snaked around my waist and Lucas playfully nipped at my earlobe."Ouch, Lucas!" I scolded."Izzy, who's Lucas?" My mum asked, her voice dragging with curiosity.I swatted him away and pointed towards the open door, mouthing, "Get out.""Oh, he's just the neighbor's dog, Mum," I lied quickly.Lucas's face flooded with amused shock as he stood there, open-mouthed in the doorway. I shrugged, trying to excuse my comment as a fast improvisation."Aww, what breed?"
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