A wave of sadness crashed over me.
My hand instinctively reached for my chest as tears cascaded down my cheeks.
Debra, whats the matter? Noras voice, tinged with concern, snapped me out of my struggle. Is it the noodles? You dont like them? Dont cry please. Ill whip up a fresh batch, no problem!
No, its not that. I rushed to reassure her, my tone softening.
Its just a memory. Someone used to cook for me when I was down but now their face escapes me. Thats all. Your noodles are spot on.
Is that so? Noras brow creased with curiosity, her eyes searching.
What made you forget all of a sudden? Did something happen?
With a touch of sadness, I admitted, I lost my memories. Everything from before is just blank.
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What? Surprise painted Noras face, her eyes widening. How did that happen?
I told her the truth, my voice steady. I was attacked by a vampire. When I woke up, my memories were gone. Andrew saved Abby and me from certain doom. Without him, we wouldnt have stood a chance against that vampire.
Looking stunned, Nora pressed for more information. But werent you part of the witch clan? How did the vampire manage to attack you?
She paused, considering. Witches and vampires usually steer clear of each others territories. The boundaries are crystal clear. Vampires rarely cross over, and witches hardly ever leave. Attacks like this are extremely rare. Could it have been planned?
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No, I whispered softly in response. The vampire hurt me because I dont belong to the witch clan.
What? Nora seemed surprised, her face showing confusion. Debra, if youre not part of the witch clan, then where are you from?
Well I hesitated for a moment.
Though the two worlds had merged, the relationship between the two worlds was delicate. If I told the truth
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But Nora had been genuinely kind to me, especially in caring for Abby. I didnt want to lie to her.
After thinking it over, I decided to be honest. Nora, I come from the other world. Thats why I left the manor today, to visit my family from there. Thats also why I didnt tell you about it.
Nora seemed to understand and nodded. I see.
But then she looked puzzled. Debra, if you were visiting your family, why did you return so soon? Couldnt you have stayed longer with them?
I I thought of Caleb when the family was mentioned, and my heart sank once more.
ALL those painful memories rushed back, and I felt a lump in my throat.
Whats the use of staying? I managed to say, my voice choked with emotion. Theyre not really family anymore. Staying there would just make things awkward.