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Emma stared at her mother-in-law.

“How long?”

Patricia stayed silent.

Emma’s voice rose.

Part 2

Part 2:

Fairy lights hung across the patio.

Music played from speakers near the garden.

A large birthday cake sat beside a tower of gifts.

For the first hour, I actually enjoyed myself.

Dana hugged me.

Several old friends checked in.

I laughed.

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