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I remembered how lonely and depressed I was.

We had dreams, dreams we created out of love on passionate nights but he dashed them all.

But strangely, I found purpose when Aunt Madeline passed away. Her death offered me a new start, and here I was.

Ah! I was still stuck, even at a fresh start!

“I think that’s Jacob.” The sound of Daisy’s voice, coupled with the car’s horn outside, distracted me. “ Do tell Clara I’ll be right back.” She said, and the door opened and closed.

“Sure,” Mom said.

Then I walked back into the living room.

“Clara, what took you so long?” Mom queried.

Besides myself, I ran across the room and reached for her.

“What’s the matter, baby?” She asked again. By then, tears were already streaming down my cheeks.

“Mom, I think I know what to do now,” I said, resolved about my decision.

“What do you mean?” She asked, perplexed.

Cupping my face in her hands, she wiped away my tears.

“I’m going to Jacob’s. I need to let him know that I have forgiven him. I’ll tell him how much l love him, too.”

Slowly, a sweet smile formed on her face.

She stroked and kissed my hair. “Well done, baby. You have made the best decision.”

“Thank you, Mom, but I need your help.” I sniffed.

“With what?”

I smirked.

I’m sure my eyes were sparkling like the light of the Christmas tree in the corner of the room.

Chapter Twenty-two

Jacob

“Iam not a toddler, Mom.” I chuckled.

It was funny how much she could dote on me when we were not at odds.

“You will always be my baby,” she said.

“Hm.” I agreed.

“ Is Daisy there with you?” She asked.

“No, she’s in her room. Should I go get her?”

“ No, it’s fine. I’ll speak to her later.”

“ Yeah.”

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