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Chapter thirty four

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After they finished eating, Jems stretched dramatically on the living room couch, patting her stomach contentedly. "I'm so full," she groaned happily. "That was the best dinner I've had in forever."

But even though she'd enjoyed the meal, she was getting restless. She'd been cooped up inside for so long, first in the hospital, now at home with all the security. She felt like a caged bird that desperately needed to spread its wings.

"I'm so tired and bored of being inside," she admitted, staring
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