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Olivia

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“Mama, Uncle Ethan is here!” Rowan burst into my room, his voice bubbling with excitement. “And Mama, your dress is beautiful.” He added, staring at me with admiration.

I smiled with pride. “Thank you, sweetie,” I replied, feeling grateful for his kind words. “Tell Uncle Ethan I’ll be out soon,” I said, giving Rowan a gentle nudge towards the door.

When Rowan left, I did the last part of my makeup and walked over to the floor-length mirror to see my final look. Rowan was right, I looked so good.

With a final glance in the mirror, I grabbed my bag and headed for the living room. As I walked outside, all eyes were on me.

“You look so stunning!” Ethan confessed, a hint of admiration in his voice.

Riley chimed in with a beaming smile. “My mama is so beautiful.”

I blushed, taken aback by their kind words. My simple black bodycon dress with a subtle slit had made a bigger impact than I anticipated.

“Thank you, guys,” I said in appreciation, meaning every single word. “Shal