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Isabella~

"I'm proud of you, Bella." As soon as we entered the hall, Dad's proud-filled arms were ready to embrace me.

"Thank you, Dad." His warm embrace relaxed me as I hugged him.

"Did you take medicine?" After resting in his arms for a few minutes, I questioned him.

"Of course, you left your assistant behind, who ensured that the medication was taken on schedule." His eyes were full of complaints as he gazed at Alan.

"Grandpa wasn't taking his medications, but when I told him that I would put him in jail for breaking the rules, he started taking them. He also assured me that if I placed him in jail, he would hire you as his attorney, and you would then release him from jail." Alan also started to gripe about his grandfather.

"Bella, tell him that you will free me from his prison." Dad exhibited childlike behavior while playing with Alan.

"My mama only defends those who didn't commit any crime and those who are innocent. Am I right, Mama?" Alan's voice of innocence and trust stirred
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