Three years later:"Look who came back!"I open my arms wide as my mom rushes to embrace me. Her familiar warmth engulfs me, and I hug her tightly, breathing in her comforting scent of lavender and flour. I haven't seen her in three years, and the ache of that time apart melts away as she squeezes me like she never wants to let go."I missed you, Mom," I say, my voice thick with emotion. She pulls back just enough to look at me, her tear-streaked face lit with joy."I missed you too, sweetheart,” she sniffs, brushing my hair back as though making sure it's really me.A little tug on my legs pulls my attention down. My toddler, Ethan, is half-hidden behind me, his small fingers gripping my jeans. My mom's gasp of delight fills the air, and she bends to scoop him up before he can scurry away."Oh, look at this little angel! You've grown so much, haven't you?”she coos, her eyes glistening anew. Ethan wriggles shyly at first, then giggles as she peppers his cheeks with kisses."Well, well
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