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y, showered, and got dressed, grateful that Tyler was feeling better and could help with River, Willow, and Haz

le, gathering her things and mentally preparing for the day. She liked to arrive early, be

ing her jump. She turned to see Alex Huffman

asked, rolling

"Just wanted to say hi. G

ure. "Thanks. I'm just getting my

x replied, giving her space an

cern was genuine, not overbearing. She fini

uffman

, he wanted to check in, but didn't want to intrude. He waited a few minutes before approa

ut was happy to see Mia back. After lunch, she

ticing it was unusual for Mia

been weird at home l

t to talk, I'm here," Alex offered,

r in comfortable silence, Mia enjoying the break from w

day, Mia thanked

elp today. I appreciate y

rse. Let me know if y

d moments later, feeling good about hav

a

me, Alex sent Mi

home okay and ar

ably wouldn't check the app after clocking

bed, looking forward to