Aviva POVI nod silently, too numb to argue. Mom turns on her heel, leaving me to my own devices. I try to busy myself by unpacking my things, but my mind keeps wandering back to Boston Hills, to Levi, to everything I've left behind.Finally, exhaustion wins out, and I drift off to sleep, still fully clothed.When I wake, sunlight is streaming in through the windows. I sit up slowly, blinking the sleep from my eyes. For a moment, I forget where I was. Then, reality sets in like a punch to the gut. I climb out of bed, my body feeling heavy and sluggish. I made my way to the bathroom, where I found a luxurious bath waiting for me. I sink deeper into the tub, my mind still restless, still clinging to the past.After my bath, I change into some of the new clothes that have been provided for me. They're beautiful, expensive, but they feel like costumes, like I'm playing a part in someone else's life. I found Mom in the dining room, sipping on a cup of tea. She looks up as I enter, her eyes
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