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Cody’s POV Waking up, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts about my father's message and the urgency it carried. I needed to act fast. As I sat up in bed, the sight of my mom sitting quietly on the couch in my room made my heart leap into my throat. The morning light cast a soft glow around her, but her presence was startling. “Mom, what are you doing here?” I asked, my voice tinged with alarm. She looked up, a gentle smile playing on her lips. “I wanted to wake you up for an early breakfast,” she replied. “But when I came in, you were sleeping so peacefully. I didn’t want to disturb you.” Her calm demeanor did little to quell my unease. “You scared me. Why are you just sitting here?” She chuckled, a nostalgic look in her eyes. “Why do you look so shocked? I used to do this all the tim