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An hour later, me and Hope packed up two more boxes in her room. I think we spent more time playing around, dancing to her favorite songs than we did any actual work.
I heard a soft knock on the door, and Ethan poked his head in. “I have to get Morgan back home.”
Really? I didn’t know I had a curfew. Maybe this was his way of getting rid of me?
“Aw, c’mon. We were having fun. I won’t get to see Morgan much longer.” Hope flopped down across her bed. She put on her best pouty face, hoping to get her own way.
“You’ll see her tomorrow. Maybe.” Ethan would say anything to put a smile on his sister’s face.
“Okay.” Hope bounced back up, put her arm around my waist, and led me back down to the living room.
I gave her a quick hug and kiss, a promise to come back tomorrow, then followed Ethan out.
The ride back home was…quiet. Like Ethan didn’t even turn
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