|The better Version|.After the party ended, Aurora headed for a shower. Irene was already fast asleep, completely worn out from all the running and playing with her friends. I couldn’t help but chuckle—my little girl had so much energy. One day, I wouldn’t be surprised if she won a marathon.Lucas, on the other hand, went out with his friends. Before leaving, he shot me a look and said, "You make me sick," before slamming the door behind him.After the party I started tidying up. Irene’s books were scattered all over the table. then I found one of her drawings. It made me pause. She had drawn our little family—Aurora, Irene, Lucas and me. My chest tightened as I stared at the picture. She had included me, her dad, in her little world. I glanced at her sleeping face, peaceful and innocent, and for the first time in a long while, I felt warmth I couldn’t describe.Afterward, I went to my room to shower. As I dried off, I stood in front of the mirror. I stood before the mirror
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