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MELISSA

“You look pale this morning!” Lily said as I stepped into the kitchen. “Have you been crying?”

I exhaled as I sat down on one of the stools.

“Let’s just say I’m having a pretty terrible morning,” I replied.

“What’s wrong?” Lily asked, with a warm look taking over her face.

“Damien is…” I began, my voice low. “I don’t know what I did, but he’s been acting strangely