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Ninety two

Author: Unusual Write
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-20 21:45:26

Matt blinked innocently at the question, his expression earnest. “We only met Grandma Clara, and she took us to the shopping mall. She bought me some toys before we went to the restaurant,” he said, carefully leaving out everything else that had happened.

Lilian glanced at her Eldest brother, her lips lifting into a faint smile. “I’m fine. You don’t need to worry about me.” She tried to sound convincing, but deep down, she understood why they were concerned. They cared about her—it was as simple as that—and that thought melted her heart.

“Why wouldn’t we worry about you?” Noah said, his voice tinged with both affection and exasperation. “You’re our only sister.”

Lilian let out a soft laugh and nodded. “Yes, yes, I know,” she replied, brushing off their concern as gently as she could.

Moses, the quieter of the two older brothers, gave her a small smile. “Just be careful,” he said, his tone firm but caring.

Lilian met his gaze and nodded again. “I will, I promise. It’s just that Aunty C
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