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3rd pov;

“Mommy, mommy! Guess what I did today!” The little girl came running towards her mother who had visited her after several months.

Her eyes filled up with disappointment when she saw her mother wasn't giving her any attention but rather was on the phone like her life depended on it.

The girl stood next to her. Her hands gently grabbing the piece of her velvety dress. Tilting her head upwards to her mother, she nudged her gently. “Mommy?" Her mother gave her spare glance and went back on talking to the other person on the phone.

“Mommy, I.. I learned something t-today.” She hesitantly said hoping her mother would acknowledge her. She nudged her mothers leg again but was stopped by her icy glare.

The little one retreated her small hand back towards her chest. Her eyes were glistening with unshed tears. Backing away, she held her head down and walked back to her personal nightmare, the room.

She sat on the ruptured futon. Cotton was sticking out from sides. Her back always ached
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