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Author: Crazywrites
last update publish date: 2026-07-30 17:50:02

Leslie's POV

"Good morning, sleepyhead," Rochelle called from the kitchen as I walked into the living room carrying Daisy.

I smiled and kissed the top of Daisy's head before placing her gently in the playpen. "Good morning."

Rochelle set a plate of toast on the table and poured me a cup of tea. "You barely slept."

I laughed softly. "Was it that obvious?"

She looked at me for a moment. "You kept turning over all night."

I pulled out a chair and sat down. "I couldn't stop thinking."

Rochelle
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