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2023-06-22 00:01:49PHOENIX
I almost run into my parents’ arms when I see them sitting in one of the multiple drawing rooms in the palace.
I’d immediately forgotten all I was worried about when I caught sight of my mother.
I don’t care what I was told, she is still my mother and nothing, not even a stupid DNA will change that.
She notices me first, I see when she tugs dad’s arms and they both stand up.
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