Chapter 304

"Alright, bye!" Logan said. "No. See you soon!" "See you soon." "Okay. Kiss me!" "Alright." After repeating it way too many times, I finally hung up the phone. Soon, a knock came at the door, and Lora walked in, trying hard not to laugh. I blinked at her, then frowned. She looked like she had split into two—no, three—people. I mumbled, "Lora, you've turned into two people. Can you shapeshift?" She chuckled, carrying a steaming bowl in her hands. "Oh my goodness, sweetheart, I barely stepped into the kitchen, and you've already drunk so much. Come on, drink this soup. It'll help sober you up." I stared at her for a moment, then, without warning, burst into tears. Startled, she nearly dropped the bowl. "Oh no, sweet little Ari, what's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden?" "I want my mom… I miss my mom… and my grandma…" I wailed. … When I woke up, the sky was pitch black outside. My head felt like it had been stuffed with cotton, and my mouth was as dry as the deser