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All the houses were exactly the same and were in the same place as the trailers. A white fence, living room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom downstairs; two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. All had a beige tone and a greyish roof.

"Your house is facing mine!" Felippa celebrates, embracing Evangeline. "Everything is so beautiful. I can’t believe we finally have a real home.”

Evie turns to face the house and as Felippa chatters, her mind wanders. She can’t help but think of Leah. Although she was never a good mother, Evangeline was the perfect daughter. In addition to becoming a successful musician, she also dreamed of living in a house and having Leah by her side. And even at that moment, knowing all the truth about her life, she still wished her mother was okay.

Noticing that Evangeline was anywhere but there and that she was talking to the wind alone, Felippa flickered her best friend’s ear.

"Oh! " Evie grumbles, fighting back with a fiery slap on Felippa’s arm. "What’s yo