บท 766: You Didn't Really Need To Say That Joke

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"Mommy's here for anything you need, so don't worry!" I hugged my daughter even tighter. "You can tell me anything you want and ask anything you want!"

"Uaagh! Mom! S-Stop it, you're too annoying now!" Elena quickly pushed me aside. "But okay, yeah… Thanks. A-Anyways, I'll go back to my room before you get cringier…"

"Cringier?!" I felt shocked. "E-Elena! Wait!"

But she left quicker than I could catch her! Dammit, this was the perfect opportunity to cuddle with her a bit and give her some kisses because I miss the days when she was a little baby that would always cuddle with me in bed…

"Oh well…" I sighed. "She's growing up faster than I can catch up with her sometimes, dear."

I caressed the picture of my husband with a slight smile, wondering how he would react if he knew what had happened right now.

"I'm sure you'll be just as happy as I am…"

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