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Just before the 11 PM lights-out, Flossie Wright returned to the dormitory.
In two more days, they would be joining the 25-week sea training, which would undoubtedly be tough, so there was no need for extra practice tonight.
The lights in dormitory 307 were on.
She pushed the door open but saw only two people inside.
Belinda Nichols was reading a book, and Mariana Buck was drying her hair.
Jessie Grain was nowhere to be seen.
Both of them were busy. At the sound of the door opening, they glanced over. After a brief look at Flossie's figure, they showed no particular reaction.
Belinda wasn't much for words, and Mariana seldom spoke to her, so she was not surprised by their reactions.
Upon entering, Flossie tossed her bag on the desk and then took clothes to change into before heading straight to take a shower.
When she came out, she was surprised to find two more people in the dormitory.
