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"I just can’t believe you’re here," I say momentously "The sister I never knew I had" I put a hand on her arht into her eyes, which are hazel with little specks

OhThis is just like one of the scenes in -Lost Sisters book!

"You knew, didn’t you?" I say, s e?"

"No," says Jess, looking blank "I had no idea"

"Oh, right," I say, feeling a bit discomfited

She wasn’t supposed to say that She was supposed to say "I always felt you in my heart!" and burst into tears

I’m not quite sure what to say next

"Anyway!" Mum says cheerfully "Come on in, Jess! You must need some coffee after your journey!"

As Mum ushers Jess in, I look in surprise at the brown rucksack she’s carrying It’s not very big at all And she’s staying a whole week at the conference!

"Is that all your luggage?" I say

"That’s all I need" She shrugs "I’ht packer"

"Did you FedEx the rest?" I say in an undertone, and give her a friendly "I understand" look

"No" She glances at Muht"

"It’s OK" I s"

I knee’d be kindred spirits I knew it

"Welco, I suddenly feel a bit weird It’s as though it’s hitting hter Not just me

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