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Jamie loved staying there because Mrs. Parker made grilled cheese and let him sleep in her spare room when Dad came home too late.
I knew Dad was seeing Claire, but I still thought we were a family.
Then she moved in.
One night, Jamie had a nightmare and came into the living room crying.
Things got worse quickly.
One night, Jamie had a nightmare and came into the living room crying.
Claire looked at Dad.
« This is what I’m talking about. »
Dad picked Jamie up.
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