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I head hoe Thea’s out of the car before it’s in park

I grab our ice cream and head in after h

er

I find her bent over Xael in the rocker, kissing the top of her head

“Thanks, Mom” I kiss my mom on the cheek

“She was a perfect angel”

“Did she take her bottle?” Thea asks

“Like a champ”

I set our ice creales in her sleep, kicking her little feet I bend and kiss her head I’m always amazed at how soft and fine her black hair is

“I hope you guys had fun,”Thea’s hand “I’ll head out I’m tired”

“Thanks for doing this, Moain and she smiles “I’ll walk you out”

I head outside with her to her car There’s a sround, but not much, thankfully

“I love you,” she tells me “I’ll see you later”

“Bye” I wave, watching her slip into the car

I head inside and find Thea with Xael in her aro upstairs