NoahThe train station was bustling with activity, a constant hum of voices and footsteps filling the air. I knelt down to hug Neil tightly, feeling the familiar sting of tears well up in my eyes. He wrapped his small arms around my neck with the same fervor, as if neither of us wanted to let go.“You be good, okay? Listen to your dad and have fun,” I said softly, forcing a smile as I kissed his forehead.He nodded but looked up at me with wide eyes, a little hesitant. “You’ll call me every day, right, Mommy?”“Every day, my boy,” I assured him, ruffling his hair. "You’ll be back before you know it."The chaperone, our trusted maid, stood beside us, ready to escort Neil to the train. The whistle sounded, signaling that the train was about to leave. My heart clenched. I hated these moments of separation.“Okay, time to go, sweetheart,” I said, my voice faltering slightly. I straightened up, watching as Neil gave one final wave before walking toward the train with the chaperone.As the
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