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Chapter 9: My Little Sunshine

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-31 19:44:23

Regina’s POV

The door burst open, and a little girl in a puffy pink dress skipped inside. Her golden pigtails bounced as she moved, tiny ribbons dancing with each step. She didn’t hesitate—she ran straight into my arms, her small body colliding against mine.

“Mommy!” she squealed, wrapping her arms around my waist.

I knelt down to her level, smoothing down her dress. The fabric was soft under my fingers, expensive silk that my parents insisted on buying for her. Everything for Mia was the best money could buy now.

“Hello, my sunshine,” I whispered, kissing the top of her head. She smelled sweet and clean, with that particular scent kids get after bath time, with a hint of the tablets she had to swallow every day.

Mia pulled back, her grey eyes sparkling as she looked at my dress. “You look pretty, Mommy!”

“Thank you, baby.” I tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. “Did you take your medicine today?”

Her face immediately scrunched up, bottom lip jutting out in the most drama
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