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Double surprise

Author: Joy Apens
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Liyah's POV

I saw Eve get up from her bed as fast as a firecracker when she saw me walk into her bedroom. She ran toward me, her lips parted as though she wanted to say something but them she clapped them shut. When she got to where I was standing, she jumped up as far as he tiny legs could carry her and gave me a tight embraced. I squealed in surprise, holding on to her waist to keep her from falling.

"I was going to call out your name before the hug and then I realized I had no idea what it was," She said, pulling back for a few seconds to regard me strangely. "I am deeply sorry that I forgot to ask all this time," She frowned. "But if you aren't so mad at me for it then may I know now?"

I decided that no one could deny just how adorable this little girl was. 

"It's Liyah," I informed her, glad that I no longer had to keep it a secret.

Her eyes widened. "My, what a beautiful name! She it suits you so well. Liyah," She repeated. "In my next l

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