Before the morning sun had even touched the windowsill, a phone began to buzz under the girl’s pillow.
Sensing the vibration, the girl slowly opened her eyes. Her clear, peach-blossom eyes reflected the luster and warmth of the winter morning. She immediately silenced the phone to keep it from waking her younger sister, who was sleeping beside her.
Watching her sister breathe steadily in her sleep, the girl reached out and gently tucked the quilt around her, mindful of the winter chill. She slipped out of bed, stepped out of the room into the living room, and headed downstairs.
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