Chapter 37 Thirty-Seven

"Are you sure you can find your way? I can walk you back."

"No, no," my mother says, "we remember the way. Don't worry. We'll see you tomorrow, okay?"

"Breakfast will be brought over at seven. I know you two get up early."

My mom strokes my cheek and says goodnight. I close and lock the door behind them, knowing that my mother and I aren't the s

            
            

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