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ritual. She let out a languid sigh and extended her limbs, then ros

side to find her stepsister, Mitchell, looming on her porch. Anit

the mirror hanging on the wall. She looked disheveled, so she stood up a

then, the knocking resumed. "What do you want?" she bello

astonishment, convinced she'd just heard her father's familiar tone. She swiftly rose to her feet and hurried to

month, departing again with the start of the new one. Anita's dad stepped inside, settling onto her bed. She closed

curiosity piqued by the uncharacteristic timing

h concern. "Anita your stepmother frequently calls me, co

flashed wit

ita continued, her words spilling out in a torrent. "You always support her, no matter how many times I try to tell you how I feel. I hate this house, and I don't want to live here anymore!" Anita's vo

n thought, weighing her options. She was determined not to return home. A plan began to form in her mind – she would go to her friend's house. Summoning

oking astonished. "Anita?" Elina inquired, taken aback by A

n I come in?"

ents, who were dining at the table. Anita exchanged warm greetings with them, and they i

from Elina's parents. They were surprised by Anita's ravenous appetite and sensed tha

cused themselves, leaving the dining room. Eli

nita? What's going on?" Elina ask

e didn't come because he missed me. He came because my stepmother complained about my behavior." Anita's words tumbled out in a rush. Elina's expression remained puzzled. "That still doesn't

d back, feeling momentarily satisfied. A few minutes

ngs you here?" Elina

dad came home today and accused me of be

ance before continuing their meal. Aft

, and he'll be here an

n alarm. "What? You ca

ng it open, only to find her dad standing on the threshold. He seized her hands an

k seat," he ins

er seat, a venomous glance before hissing under her br

fortable silence, punctuated only b

e the silence, but A

e with this woman anymore!

uch a vile name? You want to do things the hard way? Fine, I'

er out of the car and dragged her to her

until you learn some

king the door in a futile attempt to break free. Eventually, Anita's exhausted body succumbed to her emotions, and she

up, stomping into her bathroom to splash some water on her face. Just then, a knock at the door broke t

. "Get out here quickly before he leaves; he has an a

show some respect if you don't want to fac

er with more deference. Still fuming, Anita slammed her door shut and stor