College is clearly taking away my writing time. I miss you all and this book soooooooooooooooooooooooo much!
Everybody remember what's going on?
No? Ok. Read the last chapter. I'll wait.
Done now?
Cool. Let's continue like we never left, shall we?
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Claire Maureen Leonora Wilkes
"It's my parents," I said, facing Rome.
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"Let 'em in," he said as he rose to take our plates into the kitchen.
I let out a breath and mentally attempted to prepare myself for what was about to happen.
Opening the door, I felt my heart sink through my guts.
"Well, let us in," my dad said.
I moved to the side as I held the door open and allowed them to walk past.
My dad brushed past me before sitting on the sofa next to my mom, causing my arms to fold due to instant irritation.
"Claire, your father and I want to talk to you."
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"If this conversation leads to another slap across my face, then I'd like for you two to leave now, please," I said as memories began to play through my head.
"We're not going anywhere, Claire. Sit down," my dad responded.
Deciding to give them the respect they deserve as my parents, I sat in the sleeper chair across the room.
