26: Shadows of the Past
As they lay tangled in the warmth of each other, Abby's phone continued to buzz incessantly with message notifications and calls. Carlos, his arms wrapped around her, broke the silence, his voice soft. “Are you sure you don’t want to check that? It might be important.”

Abby shifted slightly, her voice barely above a whisper. “It’s probably my dad. He can’t just leave me be, not even for a single day.”

Carlos furrowed his brow. “Given that he’d have expected you to come back home yesterday. I think it’s only natural for your phone to be buzzing with his calls and messages, you know”

Abby pulled away slightly to face him, her expression wary. “Know what? Are you taking his side again?”

Carlos shook his head. “No, I’m not.”

Abby’s eyes narrowed. “Sounds like you are.”

Carlos sighed deeply. “I wasn’t aware there were sides. But if there are, you can count on me to always be on your team.”

Abby raised an eyebrow, her tone skeptical. “Really?”

Carlos met her gaze. “Yes. Have I done something
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