Benita’s POVAfter dinner, it was time to put the kids to bed.“Can we sleep in the same room?” Lila asked, her voice barely above a whisper.“Of course,” I said. “Let’s get you both settled.”They followed me upstairs, their hands tightly clasped together. I led them to the room I shared with Theo, where the bed was big enough for both of them to sleep comfortably.Once they were tucked under the covers, I sat on the edge of the bed and leaned down to kiss each of them on the forehead.“I’m sorry for what happened today,” I said softly. “I can only imagine how terrifying it must have been for you both.”Lila shook her head quickly. “No, Mommy. Actually, I’m glad it happened,” she said, her small voice filled with an innocent kind of resolve. “If it didn’t, I wouldn’t have known Aunt Nina stole me from you.”Her words took me by surprise, her tone almost cheerful.“Don’t worry, Mom. We’re fine,” Theo assured me.I nodded, feeling a swell of pride for their strength.“Lila, my dear,” I
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