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Chapter 10

*1 month later*

During the past month Dalia had learned a lot about herself and her eating disorder. On her last day, she had thanked everyone who was there for her. They were all so happy for her. She wasn't magically fixed all of the sudden, but she was on the road to recovery. She had gained some weight weighing in at around 120 pounds now and had a much healthier mindset. Her family, including Spencer, and Lydia would visit her in treatment, and slowly they could see Dalia coming back to them. She was never going to be the naïve, adorable Dalia like she used to be, but she was happier. She was proud of herself.

As she hugged Riley and Anna goodbye there were tears in her eyes. Mikayla had left a week ago ready to continue her recovery at home. "Thank you two so much. For everything. I wouldn't have been able to do this without you guys," Dalia said with a sad smile. "We're going to miss you so much. My new roomie won't compare to you," Anna told her. "But we're really proud of you, D. We've all come so far," Riley added. "I love y'all," Dalia said hugging them once more. She looked back to see Olivia waiting for her. "Alright, I should get going," Dalia grabbed her two friends arms, "Take care of yourselves. You two deserve the world." "You too, Dolly," Anna said while Riley stroked Dalia's hand and smiled at her.

Dalia made her way through the door with Olivia and waved one last final goodbye towards Kathy, Dr. Ralph, and her two friends. She wouldn't be where she is without them. Olivia wrapper her sister into a side hug, "I'm really proud of you." "Thank you, Liv," Dalia said with her famous dimpled smile. "So I went for drugs and you went for an eating disorder. What do you think Jordan would have to go to rehab for?" Liv asked making them laugh out loud.

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"We're home!" Olivia called out. "Hey! Baby," Billy walked up to Dalia and gave her a big hug. Laura came up to them and wrapped her daughter into her embrace. Jordan did the same. Dalia didn't see Spencer but didn't think anything of it since it was Saturday, and he was probably in Crenshaw. However, she got a bad vibe. "Um, did something happen before I got here, because the energy is so bad." Everyone looked around not knowing how to tell Dalia what they had recently found out.

"Come with me. I'll help you unpack, and I'll explain everything," Liv grabbed her sisters hand and a bag. Billy crossed his arms and looked down knowing that soon his youngest wouldn't be very pleased with him.

"Okay, um, I'm not exactly sure how to ease into this so here it goes. Are you ready?" Olivia asked as she walked into the room after closing the door. Dalia nodded her head. "Basically we recently found out Dad cheated nine years ago on Mom with Grace James." Dalia's eyes widened. "Oh my God. So are they getting a divorce?" Dalia questioned. Olivia shrugged her shoulders, "I don't know, but that's not what is important right now. What's important is that you're home," Liv said sitting down next to her sister and pulling her into her. Dalia nodded her head as she leaned against her sisters chest.

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The rest of the day she spent with Lydia. They went out to the mall, and Dalia had bought so much new clothes. She finally had her phone back and saw that there was a party at Chris's but decided not to go even though her siblings were. "I've missed this. It's been forever since we hung out," Lydia said to her best friend. "I know right. I never really got the chance to say this but thank you so much," Dalia looked at her friend as they walked into the arcade they used to play in when they were kids. "For what?" "For always being there for me. During my bitchy phase, treatment, everything. I'm so grateful for you," Dalia said and grabbing Lydia's hand. "I will always be here, D. No matter what. Now let's go play Pac-man."