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!”

her head into Sabrina’s embrace,

in. “No, Jennie, sweetie. 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.

grasped

Friday morning dawned, Sabrina roused from her sleep, somewhat disoriented. Reaching for her phone, she checked the time, noting it was eight

also saw

she identified

some updates, Sabrina’s hope

genuinely sorry, but I cannot proceed further with our deal.

chill coursed through Sabrina, as if she were

Like Darren to back out without an apparent reason. Something

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