.ELRISTEYA.“Elris!” My mother's voice rang out from the kitchen and I blew out a deep breath. I rose from the chair and went to meet her in the kitchen. The smell of her sweet-scented honey cookies wafted into my nostrils and a smile curled at the edges of my lips.“Mom,” I called, taking a seat as I reached out for the tray of cookies. She used the spatula to hit my hand and I reared back with a wince, gripping my hand as I scrunched my face.“Mom, that hurts.” I cried and she uttered a scoff.“These cookies are not for you. Someone moved in next door. Welcome him with the cookies.” My brows furrowed. Me? I welcome someone? Wait, my mother never even welcomes people. She was always-“Are you going to go now or are you just going to sit there and stare at me?” Her voice cut through my thoughts and I picked up the tray.“If I don't come back in the next three seconds, file a missing person report,” I said over my shoulders as I used my feet to hold the door and stepped out.I tried to
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