Nova’s POV. Five years later... I pulled up to Amelia’s cozy house, Lily chatting excitedly in the backseat. Amelia has always been kind and helpful to us since we moved here five years ago. Lily felt comfortable with her, so I knew she would be well taken care of. "Mommy, I'll see you tomorrow, right?" she asked, her big brown eyes sparkling. "Baby. Be good for Amelia, okay?" I replied, smiling. Lily nodded, already distracted by her favorite cartoon playing on Amelia’s tablet. I hugged her tight, inhaling her sweet scent. "Love you, kiddo," I whispered. "Love you too, Mommy," she replied, squirming free. Amelia smiled warmly as she took Lily's hand. "Stay safe babes." I glanced at the clock – 8:45 PM. My shift at Eclipse Nightclub started at 9 PM. Lily is unaware of my job at the bar, and I intended to keep it that way, wanting to shield her from the realities of that environment. My job at the bar paid well. It was a necessary sacrifice to ensure Lily had
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