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Nadine 0093

Author: Grace Aden
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-14 00:05:42

Three years later

My mom has been nagging me for years to return to America, but I'm still unsure if I'm ready to give in.

She's been missing me terribly, and now that she's fully recovered, I have Logan to thank.

Speaking of Logan, he's been absent since our encounter in the delivery room - with him, you can never be sure what to expect. But I'm choosing to focus on living my life to the fullest.

Ethan and I have decided to take a chance on each other, and I can see the joy in his eyes whenever I think about it.

He's already the star of Shawn's world, and now he's capturing my heart.

With my plans to move back to America, Ethan is being his usual supportive self, since he also has some important investments to attend to. So, we've decided to make the move together.

Now, I'm settling into my new apartment in New York, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as I unpack and organize my space.

My mom has taken Shawn under her wing, giving me some much-needed time to focus on myself.
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