FreeNovelRight as they were talking about her, Esther's loud voice filled the room from the entrance. "Sabrina, we're back!" "Awesome. Did you get the mangosteen I've been craving?" Esther showed Sabrina a big bunch of fruits. She was all smiles. "Yes, | got every fruit you love. Can you believe it? James remembered them all!" Sabrina's smile faded for a moment, but she quickly recovered. "I'm glad. We've known each other forever.
I'd be upset if he forgot." She looked over at James, relieved to see he was okay.
"I'l treat you to lunch tomorrow to make up for everything after you leave the hospital.” Esther grabbed Sabrina's hand, their connection obvious.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey had similar personalities, so they got along really well, always finding something to chat about.
Pearl, feeling a bit left out, coughed to make her presence known. Esther finally noticed her.
"Pearl! You're here!" Esther looked excited to see Pearl, who stopped her with a finger. "Easy there. Watch it." Esther sat down beside Pearl and started eating a peach. "When did you get here, Pearl?" "I've been around for about ten minutes." Esther clicked her tongue. "Strange that Claude didn't show up today. He's usually around.” "Ugh, does Claude come here often?"
Esther stopped eating her peach. or "Yeah, Claude never gives up. Even thougt¥he often fails, he keepsc” coming back, more determined each
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"He was here." Esther wag stunned. She looked ~~.
around, then realized. "Oh, that Ny explairs the mess. | thought Sabrina hadan accident. No biggie. Iti clean
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"It's a long story..." Esther was about to start when Sabrina chimed in, "Hey, shouldn't | be the one to tell it? It's about me, after all." Embarrassed, Esther gave her a sheepish grin. "Sure, go ahead." Sabrina took a deep breath.
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She bade goodbye to her parents and James, her neighbor, then left for her adventure.
Naturally, the Watson family, powerful and well- connected, ensured she wouldn't face hardships abroad.
But...
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