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Sweet Home
~Cali~
Evan is in a peaceful sleep state again after he took his meds. I had a quick stop at my place for a shower and came back here, not focusing on how this place is making me uncomfortable. All I know is that I need to be here when he opens his eyes.
With my laptop and a few documents scattered on the coffee table, this place became my office for the last four days. Rylee is a quick learner. Emma only needed a week to train her, and now I can leave her to handle things when I leave the office.
She’s efficient and reliable. The only thing I notice is that she’s too closed off to the world. She doesn’t talk that much, only speaks when asked - a girl of few words, perhaps? She doesn’t mingle with her co-workers as well. I thought that she only needed time to adjust, but she’s been work
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