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Allira
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I slowly turn around to face my mother just as she steps into the light. “I’m sorry, mom. Time just flew by, and before I knew it, it was already after eight and dark. I’m sorry. Please don't be mad,” I plead, walking back down and stopping in front of her. I see her eyes trail down to my neck, and I know she’s looking at the hickey. Before I know it, I blurt out that I need to tell her something.
“Please don’t be upset, but I took Cameron back,” I whisper the last part, gripping the sides of my dress, expecting her to yell at me. But she doesn't. Instead, she takes a deep breath and says she knows.
“You do?”
“You are my child. I know you. I saw it the moment you came back from the hospital that you took him back,” she says, shocking me.
“And you are
