#Chapter19

I woke up to the alarm on my phone, reluctantly turning it off. Then it hit me that today is the day my brother gets out of prison. I quickly got up, showered, and ten minutes later emerged from the bathroom. I went to my closet and picked out comfortable clothes.

After getting dressed and tying my hair back in a ponytail, I left my room, descended the stairs, and headed to the kitchen to start preparing. I set up the living room for my brother's welcome, hanging up balloons and a large welcome sign. With the living room ready, I began preparing the meal and dessert. I made...