Carrie After the party, I made my way back to my room, feeling a mix of emotions. As I prepared to take a shower, I heard a gentle knock on my door. It was Lily, Jesse's sister. "Hey, Carrie, are you awake?" Lily asked, poking her head through the slightly open door. "Yeah, I'm still up. Come on in," I replied, welcoming her into my room. Lily stepped in, looking concerned. "So, what happened with Jesse? Why did he end the party so soon?" I blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed to share the details. "Um, well, it’s my family’s fault. Sorry for that," I explained. I felt sorry for hiding some stuff from her but I knew Jesse would appreciate it more if I do. Lily nodded, looking understanding. "It’s okay. I heard you have two older brothers and an overprotective father.” "Um, yeah. I think Jesse wanted to avoid any conflict so he decided to cut the celebration short." “Oh, no! That must have been awkward. Sorry for that,” she exclaimed. But then, her face turned serious. “I’ve be
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