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2024-10-29 19:42:56Stella Valerio
I glanced at the woman beside me who was also watching the kids playing around at the park. Kai was on the slides and I was enjoying every moment of it seeing how happy he was. He would land in the sand then start laughing before getting up and going again.
"A lot of people do", I replied as she agreed with me.
It was a fact that a steady percent of the population wanted kids, and also a steady percent that wanted none. But having Malakai wasn't and will never be a regret for me. My son, my husband and my mom was the three closest persons to my heart.
My mind drifted to Anna. I hope she will be alright. It wasn't easy to try and escape an abusive relationship but when you do, it's like you can never feel safe. I hope after she leaves the city things will be better for her and that Tevin guy will leave her be
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