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2024-10-29 19:42:564 Years later....
" Mommy!"
I turn around at the sound of that sweet voice.
I watch in anticipation as she runs to me, her long hair falling behind her. The moment I capture her in my arms, I bury my face in her hair, loving her sweet smell.
" Hello my cutie pie." I say, double pecking her cheeks.
Kissing her cheeks is still one of my favorite things to do.
" Hi Mommy, look what I got."
I place her back down on her feet, crouching down to her level, so we can look at what she has in hand together.
" Oh, a gold star!" I gasp, widening my eyes in a surprised manner.
" Ms Martin said my drawing is pretty."
" I agree, it is so pretty. So tell me, who did you draw?"
" My family."
" Ooh, I see mommy, daddy, daddy C, granny and grandp
Jolante424To all the readers of THIS TIME,I want to personally thank you for checking it out. I hope you have enjoyed the characters journey, and the story of course. You guys are awesome. God bless.
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