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2024-10-29 19:42:56Dana looks around at the ancestral house of the family where her Maternal. Aunt lives, which is Aunt Maggie. This ancestral house was built during the Spanish era. The sliding window is made of capiz.. .The houses foundation is made of red bricks, and they have a grand staircase. She feels like she's being transported back to the past.
Dana smugly smiled at her strange thoughts.This would be a perfect place for hopeless romantics. But for a realistic person like her, this place looks boring like hell."This might be an old house, but I can assure you that it's safe here and comfortable. You have a king-sized bed in your room." Aunt Maggie told her, as they are climbing up the grand staircase.Dana just sighed in frustration."Yeah, whatever." she mumbled, while rolling her eyes heavenward.This will be your room, Dana... This is also where your mom used to sleep." Aunt Maggie stated, as they enter a certain room.Dana
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