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I look over at my mom, unsure what to say But Grace merely smiles, and looks at me with tears in her eyes

“My baby is growing up, isn’t she? Is this what you want, Maddy?”

I sense my lover tense by my side, but there’s only one answer

“Yes Mommy This is what I want I love Caether, even if I’ood grades in school”

My mom walks over to ers

“When did you become a woman, Maddy?” she asks softly “It seems like you were only two years old just yesterday”

I let out a small, choked sound

“Yes, but even two year olds grow up, Moht thing to do”

Grace lets out a sigh and then turns to the dark, handsome CEO

“If I hear even one bad word about you, I’ll have your neck in the wringer,” she warns hihter, you mess with me”

Cameron merely smiles, and inclines his head

“Of course, Mrs Mitchell, but rest assured, I’ll take good care of Maddy We’ll send for her things in the ood Of course, you can visit anytime, and all spa services will be provided free”

My ain, with tears in her eyes once more She looks really old once more, and my heart breaks a bit

“Are you sure this is what you want, honey?” she asks in a gentle voice “You can always come home if you want”

But somehow, I know ently and take his hand while leaning against that big bulk in a show of solidarity

“This is what I want, Moet some sleep now because you must be tired”