Strange People

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Warning: Implied child abuse in this chapter.

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The door opened.

A middle-aged lady with a few wrinkles on her face appeared from behind the door.

"Everett? You came back early to-"

Once Everett's mother looked at me, she stopped herself.

Everett smiled.

"Ah, mom! Could you let this guy stay over?"

Everett's mother froze.

Everett tilted his head.

"Mom?"

A bitter smile appeared on my face.

"If it's too much-"

"It's fine!"

Everett's mom was clearly forcing a smile.

Ah, it seems she doesn't want me to stay for some reason.

"You don't have to let me stay if you don't want to."

Everett's mom shook her head.

"No, no, it's fine."

I nodded.

"Thank you then."

The house was made of wooden boards. There were two floors but it was overall pretty cramped.

My finger scratched the side of my head.

"Do you have a guest room?"

Everett smiled.

"Yeah! Let me show you!"

Everett's mom frowned.

"No, no. Let me show you."

Everett furrowed his brows.