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CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN - SWEETEST HUG
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Caleb POV
“Babe!” I heard a woman’s familiar voice called out, and it froze me in place.
My phone kept buzzing in my pocket, but I ignored it. It was probably Mandy wondering where I was.
We got separated earlier after we landed and retrieved our luggage. Mandy went to the car ahead of me while I stayed to go to the restroom.
My trip to the restroom took a long time. I got sidetracked by two three-year-old kids blocking my path.
“We are lost, and we are looking for our mommy.” The little boy said haughtily, while he held his sister’s hand.
I was amused and amazed at the same time at the protective way he stood just a little bit forwa
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