As they settled down, Sabrina, holding Jennie close, casually inquired, “Has Karen’s grandson gotten any better?”

“He’s still unwell. I spoke with her today. She mentioned he’s grappling with a severe bout of pneumonia.”

“That sounds concerning. I’ll go visit Karen tomorrow,” Sabrina proposed.

“I want to go, too.” Jennie gazed at Sabrina with hopeful eyes.

“No. You are still young. What if you get infected?”

Jennie gave a sulky look and murmured, “I’ll wear a mask. Can I please visit them? You’re the best, Aunt Sabrina!”

head into Sabrina’s

Your grandma isn’t too fond of me. If something happens to you under my watch, she’ll have even more reasons to keep you away. Do

all; she clearly grasped the situation. Lowering her

Friday morning dawned, Sabrina roused from her sleep, somewhat disoriented. Reaching for her phone,

saw

her phone, she

expecting some updates, Sabrina’s hope quickly deflated upon reading

truly regret this. Reaching out to you took immense courage on my end. I’m genuinely sorry, but I cannot proceed further with

chill coursed through Sabrina, as if she were

to back out without an apparent

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