#Chapter28

I wake up to the sound of my alarm, turn it off, and get out of bed. I enter the bathroom and, after 10 minutes, I emerge. I go to my closet and put on some jeans, a cropped top that reveals a bit of my abdomen, and my sneakers.

Once dressed, I style my hair and apply a bit of makeup. When I'm done, I grab my backpack and cellphone, and as I leave my room, a delightful smell of pancakes reaches me. I smile because I know who's making breakfast. I tiptoe to the kitchen, trying not to make any noise so he doesn't hear me.

I...