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“Thorne is there outside. He is waiting for you.”

I was surprised when I turned on my shoulder. It was Mom, entering the house. I checked my wrist watch. Mom came home earlier than expected.

I smiled at her. I knew she was trying to make it up with me. I hurriedly got up from the couch and greeted her with a kiss on the cheek.

“He didn’t call to tell me he was coming.” I told her, confused.

Mom shrugged and gave me a teasing smile.

“Maybe he wanted to surprise you. We were seconds apart when we arrived.” She lightly tapped my cheek. “Go ahead. He seemed...