Sarah’s POVThe quiet of the morning was interrupted by a sudden, high-pitched wail. My heart skipped a beat, and I rushed back into the guestroom, my mind racing. There, sitting up in bed with wide, tear-filled eyes, was Nora. Her little hands clutched the covers, and her face was twisted in confusion and fear."Mommy! Where are we?" she cried, her voice trembling.I hurried over, my heart breaking at the sight of her distress. She was always so strong, but the unfamiliarity of her surroundings had shaken her. I scooped her up, cradling her against me as I sat on the edge of the bed."It’s okay, sweetheart," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. "We’re safe, and this is just a temporary place. We’re with Aunt Tasha."Her small hands clutched at my shirt as she buried her face into my chest. "I want to go home, Mommy," she whimpered.I held her tighter, feeling the weight of the tears that threatened to escape. "I know, baby. I know. We’ll be back home soon. But for now, we’re her
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