For Addyson James, the summer of 2022 marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life. Her parents had gotten divorced a few years prior, and she had been adjusting to a new reality ever since. Her mom had recently remarried, and Addyson was still getting used to the idea of having a stepmom. As she entered the summer, Addyson was feeling a mix of emotions - excitement for the adventures that lay ahead, but also nervousness about spending time with her stepmom.
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“You heard me,” Claire said, sitting across from her. “I loved him too. But he’s gone. So we can spend the summer as enemies, or we can figure this out. I’d prefer the latter.”