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My mind was fraught with uncertainty, and a gnawing anxiety gripped me. Instead of stepping out of my room, I idled away time by brushing my teeth, taking a shower, and getting dressed. After all that stalling, I returned to my desktop, and my attempts to reach the girls' group went unanswered, leaving me to wonder what was happening to Evie. I didn't have my phone with me to confirm. I must have misplaced it somewhere while I was in a haze.
Sighing heavily, I reluctantly got up from my chair, mustering the courage to face whatever awaited me outside. Opening the door, I found my mom sitting against Leigh's door, facing mine.
She stood up as soon as she saw me, and a sinking feeling settled in my stomach. It seemed like trouble was imminent.
"Mom, I can explain..." I stammered, my
