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18. A guy in the rain

Author: Meminger
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-11 20:28:57
Lilian POV

That afternoon, time passed, but Jensen never came back. Every five minutes, I would glance at the park entrance to see if he was coming back, but that wasn't happening. He had said he wouldn't take much time talking to Philip, but apparently he had lied about that.

“When is Mr. Grimes coming back, Mommy?” Ryan asked me when the boys finished throwing the ball and came over to the picnic blanket for some fresh air and fresh juice. The other two also seemed worried about this.

“It's because there's an emergency at work, he'll be back as soon as he can, darling,” I told him with a small smile as I cleaned his arms, which were covered in dirt.

“When he comes back, I'm going to ask him to swing me on the swing some more,” Ruby said, already planning what she would do with the man.

“I want it too.” Both boys volunteered at the same time.

“Well, apparently you're going to want to because it's getting late, and the weather is changing,” April said, pointing with her chi
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