CHAPTER NINE
ELIZABETH
FOUR MONTHS LATER
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, and as soon as class is over, I’m driving home for a long weekend with my family to enjoy turkey and lots of Maize’s desserts. I can’t wait to catch up with my cousins and brother before the holiday madness ensues.
“Elle?” My mom calls from the kitchen as soon as I walk into the house.
“Yeah, it’s me.” I find her making a pot of coffee. “You going to the hospital this late?” I eye her scrubs.
“Got called in.” She frowns, and I glance at the time. It’s nearly nine. “But don’t worry, I’ll be back to hang out tomorrow night. Then on Thursday, I work the overnight shift so we can still have our Thanksgiving lunch.”
I give her a hug. “Sounds good, Ma. You work way too hard, though.”
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