“Well, be safe tonight. Dad’s going to be upset he missed you, but I don’t want to wake him.” She pulls Rook into a tight hug that he returns, kissing him on the cheek softly. “Thank you for my flowers, sweet boy. Take care of my baby.” “Always, Ma,” Rook mutters, letting her squeeze a little tighter than normal before pulling away. When she walks toward me to give me the same love, I look down at her. “I’m an adult, you know?” “And? You’ll always be my baby. Give me a hug before you leave.” I swoop down, curling my arms around her waist, bending so that she can wrap her arms around my
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