I stopped doing Kaia’s hair, took a deep breath, and bent down close to their ear. “You know there is absolutely nothing that can separate you from my love,” I whispered. Kaia jumped and turned to look at me with eyes racing back and forth. I held their sweet little face like I did often and planted a big kiss on their forehead. I said it again but this time with more emphasis and context. “I mean it, my baby, nothing. There is nothing you could do or say or think that could make me not love you. You can tell me anything—absolutely anything—and I will still love you and do everything in my
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