CelineI woke up early. The morning sun was just starting to show over the hills. I sat up in my bed. My body felt a little stiff. Last night, I slept in the kids' room. I wanted to make sure they were safe. I wanted to make sure nothing bad came for them in the dark.While they were asleep, I started getting ready for work. I picked out a simple dress. I brushed my hair straight.Just then, my maid, Maria, pushed the door open. She had a pile of clean towels in her arms."Ma'am Celine, good morning," Maria said. She gave me a warm smile."Morning, Maria," I said, adjusting my hair in the mirror."How are the kids this morning?" Maria asked, setting the towels down. "Did they sleep well?""The children are fine," I told her. I turned around, looking at them, and smiled a little. "They are totally okay. Their temperature didn't rise. Nothing. They just… just slept like little logs."Maria nodded. But her face still looked a bit worried. She stepped closer to me."Ma'am," Maria whispere
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