Alex

Ugh, morning came way too early. I blinked groggily at my alarm before dragging myself out of bed. Just another day at boring old school.

After getting ready for school, I shuffled into the kitchen where Mom was cooking breakfast.

"Morning sweetie!" she said cheerfully. "Want some eggs and toast?"

"Sure, thanks," I mumbled, still not fully awake. I sat at the table and Mom slid a plate in front of me.

We ate, and she started chatting excitedly about her dinner last night with the Ian guy. I nodded along, only half listening as she gushed about how charming and persistent he was to track her down.

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