004Zoey:My eyes fluttered open, the sun rays hit my eyes from the corner. I blinked rapidly to shake off the tiny blur of floating dots that danced in the corners of my vision.Groaning, I tossed and turned.I rose from the bed, going to the bathroom.I showered and got dressed in an evening dress I found in the closet.I ran down the stairs, my flip-flops slapping against the marble floors with each step I took.The familiar aroma of Mom's pancakes hit me as I descended the stairs.Mom was sitting in the dining area with Mia and my stepfather.My stepfather noticed me immediately, snapping his neck back to look at me. At least he cared.He flashed me a smile. โGood morning!".I nodded in response, forcing a smile. โMorning!".I sheepishly moved and sat in an empty seat, keeping my distance from them, especially from Mia who was eyeing me with disdain written on her face.I grabbed a plate from the center of the table, picking my pancakes into the plate before taking small bites as
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