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M I L O

“Honey?”

I pulled my head up and found mum standing in the doorway of the kitchen.

“Hey, mum.” I greeted with a smile.

She begins to walk towards me, “You look exhausted.”

“I am. A little bit. Things are just crazy lately.”

“Is it about Lindy?” She questions while sitting down next to me.

“Sort of.”

“Why? Did you fight?”

“No.” I shake my head. “We’re fine. It’s just things that have been going on with her life right now and I can’t help but blame myself for what she’s going through. Then there’s her mother who’s in a critical condition.”

“Oh, Lord.” Mom commented while gasping. “What happened?”

“Before I came back here, her mom had to undergo surgery.”

“Well, how is she? How is Lindy?”

“Lindy said her mom’s surgery was successful and she’s stable now. I’m more worried for Lindy. She’s going through so much. When her mom was admitted, her twin had to deliver her baby before her due date.”

“She’s one tough girl.”

I nod, “I know mom. I really admire her and I don’t want to