Chapter 15

I stretch before turning over in bed. I remember what day it is as soon as my arm makes contact with something that wasn't there when I went to sleep.

Christmas.

As I get out of bed and grab the package, my heart starts to jive. My fingers tear at the additional tape holding the wrapping paper in place. Mom constantly tries to make it more difficult for Dad and me to open our parcels by doing that

Thus, I'm to blame for the fact that you had to get rid of the first pair. She giggles. This time, let's attempt to avoid bringing them with us.

She sits next to me, and I smack at her arm. When I was four.

"After receiving them. Not when I eventually forced you to throw them, despite your claim that you would never forgive me.

My mouth begins to smile. So I guess I'll pardon you now.

I received my first pair of bunny slippers when I was four, and I adored them. Some young people carry a plush animal or blanket. My bunnies were carried by me. When mother finally informed me that I was too ol