I woke up the next morning to find out that the house was swarming with guards. From the look of things, it seemed like they were well-trained. I had no idea what must have happened; I wondered if we were attacked while I was asleep, but the house looked fine. I came downstairs, heading to the kitchen. I walked by Mom's room; it was open, and she was sitting on the bed sipping some hot chocolate while going through her phone. "Knock, knock," I said, standing at the door. "Honey, you are awake. Wait, why are you up so early?" she asked. "Am I?" I asked, then glanced at the clock on the dresser. "Did I miss something?" I asked, pointing at the guards. "I don't know, but I think something happened; they came yesterday night," she explained. I must have been in deep sleep to even notice; I had no idea when Hayden came in yesterday or when he left too. I guess the whole drama yesterday must have taken a toll on me. That reminds me, Sheila has some explaining to do, like why on ear
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