Be prepared. This will be a long chapter..
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Lilith headed to the kitchen, a smile spreading across her face as she heard Amanda's cheerful laughter. "Morning, Mom," she greeted, her voice filled with warmth. "Morning, guys." She took a seat at the dining table, ready to start her day.
"Morning, Lily," Amanda greeted back, her smile faltering as her gaze fell upon Lilith's attire. A wide grin spread across her face. "Oh, is that Alexander's hoodie?" she asked, her tone laced with amusement.
Lilith felt a blush creeping up her neck and ears as she realized her mistake. She hadn't planned for this. She'd just wanted to annoy Aria, but now she was caught red-handed. "Um, I wasn't feeling well in the morning," she stammered, her voice barely a whisper. "And, you
