Beatrice woke up to the familiar sound of her mother's voice on the phone. In the haze of sleep, she mumbled a response, "Hey, Mom... just waking up."
Marian, recognizing the grogginess in her daughter's voice, chuckled and said, "You sound like you're still in lala land. Call me when you're alive and kicking. Oh, by the way, Mrs. Williams is interested in ordering hampers for Christmas."
The mention of Mrs. Williams and Christmas hampers instantly brought a touch of alertness to Beatrice. "Sure, Mom. I'll call you back when I'm more awake. And about the hampers, let me know the details, and I'll take care of it," she replied, her mind gradually shaking off the remnants of sleep.
As Beatrice hung up, she stretched and yawned, realizing that the day was already in motion. Christmas hampers were a significant part of her mom's business, and managing such orders required attention to detail. With a renewed sense of wakefulness, she decided to freshen up quickly
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