LilyReaching home, I took up Lisa's food, warming it to eat. Fortunately, just like before steak was amongst it, and I relished every bite.From eating to rearranging my place slightly, I had done everything until there were no other options.I stalled my decision for long enough.My fingers twitched toward my phone on the bedside table. My heart raced with trepidation, the weight of the decision to tell them hanging heavy in the air. I hesitated, my finger hovered just above the screen. I convinced myself that I would make the calls tonight, but now, at this moment, hesitation gripped me.Perhaps I could do this another time, I wondered. Maybe they were asleep. Especially Malina, who was also busy with her own job.All my thoughts fell flat. Excuses. That was all it was. I couldn't delay this any longer. Taking a deep breath, I finally dialled my mother's number first.“Hey baby.” her voice was weary yet warm, filling me with nostalgia.I hadn't spoken to my mother since I began
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