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CHAPTER 278
~Valerie's POV~
By the time I stepped out of the room with my bags packed, the heated air from earlier had dissipated.
Though it hadn't been long since I entered my room, they stopped.
Apparently, Isla had stepped in and pulled Emerald to her room, then gave Astraea a sound warning to stop causing trouble and stay away from us.
The living room was empty. Emerald must've stayed back to her own room to cool off, and Astraea—thankfully—was gone. I wasn't sure where to, and I honestly didn't care since I didn't perceive her.
As I moved toward the kitchen with my smaller bag slung over my shoulder, I noticed Isla by the counter, standing quietly beside the microwave.
The gentle hum of it heating something up was the only sound in the space. She didn't notice me enter nor di she realise her meal had fully being heated up and the chim gone off.
She must be deep in thought.
I smiled faintly. "Hey, girl."
No response.