"Alright, I understand. You two have been out all day and must be tired. Go get some rest. I'll call you for dinner when it's ready," Doris said warmly, her eyes filled with kindness.Exhausted from not sleeping all night, I felt a wave of fatigue wash over me. Grateful for Doris' understanding, I ascended the stairs with Jethro in tow, eager for some rest. Perhaps due to the relief of knowing Jethro and Lianna had nothing between them, I succumbed to sleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.Jethro lay beside me, enveloping me in a comforting hug. I fell into a deep, restful slumber, only waking as evening approached.At dinner, the family was mostly silent until a text notification sounded from Jethro's phone. Suspecting it might be from Lianna, I reached for his phone before he could. The message was indeed from her, claiming she felt unwell and requesting his company. I couldn't suppress a cold smirk. Despite her promise to stop bothering Jethro, she had contacted him within mere
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