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— I’d tell Allie I had to visit a friend for a short while.
That week was harder than I imagined. I missed Allie’s laughter, her bedtime stories, and the way she’d run into my arms every morning.
The house felt too quiet, too empty. So, after a few days, I decided to surprise them with an early return.
When I walked into our home, I froze.

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