Ivery's POV. I stepped out of the room into the hallway, only to find my mother chatting with the maid. I froze, not sure what to do. “Hey,” I said, my voice warm and inviting. But then, she looked up and saw me standing there, and her face was a mask of surprise. “I wasn't expecting you,” she said, her voice a little breathless. “Yeah, I came early this morning,” I said, my voice a little shaky. “Where were you?” I asked, trying to sound casual. “Oh, I was just out for a morning jog,” she said, smiling. “I'm surprised you're here this early.”The silence that followed hung heavy in the air.“It seems like you're dressed for something,” she said, her eyes searching mine. “Uhhh,” I said, stumbling over my words. I didn't know what to say, didn't know how to explain where I was going. I knew that she would ask questions, and I didn't know if I was ready to answer them. But before I could say anything else, she spoke again. “Is everything okay?” she asked, her voice full of con
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