Day 2,401 – Mainland
EVA SCRUBBED THE KITCHEN cabinets as Mari washed the large bay window. Gabi was rolling up a sleeping bag, peeking over at Eva from time to time. Eva caught his eye and smiled. He was a small boy for his age, maybe seven years old. He had spiky black hair, an almond-shaped face, and deep brown eyes. He grinned back at her, flashing a blank spot where his two front baby teeth had fallen out.
Mari glanced over and cleared her throat. She glared over at Eva.
“Gabi, please focus on your work. We must stay on schedule,” she ordered sternly. Gabi rushed over to the next sleeping bag and started folding.
Mari finished cleaning the window and carried the rag and cleaner back to the kitchen. She put the items back in the cabinet and stood next to Eva quietly.
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