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MELISSA

“Are you sure you want to be here alone?” Nicho asked as the car pulled up in front of my mother’s house. “You know how extra mum can be.”

“I can handle her, and Lily is here,” I replied.

“Okay, if you say you can handle it. I’m going to take your word for it.” Nicho said. “But if she starts to get on your nerves—“

“I will give you a call,” I said sharply, getting down from the car