"Florence?" Aunt Olivia's voice reached my ears again. I jerked out of my thoughts as she placed a hand on my shoulder before giving me a gentle squeeze. A few seconds passed between us before she muttered. "Are you okay, child?"
"Yes, ma'am." I smiled, but even I knew it was fake and taut. " I'm okay. Perfect. I just got lost in thoughts for a minute there."
"A minute?" Aunt Olivia wasn't buying it and after she let out her next string of words, I understood the reason why she had a hard time believing me. "You've been out for at least five minutes."
"Five?" I chorused, disbelief echoing in my throat. How could I zone out for five minutes when I just blinked and shut my eyes for a couple of seconds. It wasn't even up to a minute. I promise. " I don't know. Sorry."
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