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Gratitude
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Days happened so fast. For the span of two to three days, all of those situations happened like a snap. I was still coping up and trying to accept it all slowly and surely. Like what Elijah told me, the past may be a big part of today, but I won’t gamble my future for depending too much on the past.
For now, I’ll focus on what’s on my plate. On things that are important.”Zoey, everything okay?” I asked her.She seemed out of energy as usual. Usually, she’ll be talking to me endlessly like her mouth is not getting tired but now, she’s just spaced out playing with her food here in the cafe.””Yeah.”I narrowed my eyes on her.
”Actually no.” she sulked and put her cutlery harshly.I sighed heavily. I knew it.”Why? What happened?”She pouted and looked at me. I was taken back by her intimidating looks at me. Don’t tell me I’m the problem?”Don’t get me wrong, Emma. I’m not mad at you nor anything. It’s just
mheyfernandez10I made this chapter specifically dedicated for the people who helped Emma through this journey. This is me thanking you for helping me reach this point. And yes, the first phase of her life is coming to an end. This is the 69th chapter so the next chapter (70th) will be that last chapter of the first phase. And just like the purpose of this chapter, this is me sending my GRATITUDE! xoxo
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