Thirty four

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* There's no one else in creation like you, there's no one like you. Nobody can do it like you. *

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------ Mira. ------

“ What are we going to do about your shirt, Miranda? Lunch break will be over soon. ” Evie's words broke the silence and for a moment there, I wondered if I was actually the one in need or her. Her worry and concern touched my heart. It definitely wasn't something I was used to. I've only experienced being cared for and loved by Joseph and Nanny. No one else.

“ I really don't know, Evie. ”

“ I don't know either. I'm currently out of options. ”

“ What if we —- ” My words were caught short at the sight of Vera Lynn.

What is she doing here? I wondered.

Evielyn and I exchanged looks of confusion and perplexity. Vera had no business with us, or does she?

“ Look who we've got here. ” She walked in proudly. “ Best friends forever, they say, don't they? ” We simply stared at her dumbly. “ But does that really exist? Especially now that it's becom