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"Of course," I reply without hesitation, a hint of hurt tugging at my words. Didn't she believe me when I assured her that I wasn't going anywhere?

"And you're helping Mom plant beets?" Zephyra inquires, her gaze flickering to the spade in my hand.

I glance down at my fingers wrapped around the tool. "It would seem so," I confirm with a faint smile.

Zephyra descends the steps towards us, and the sight of her approaching leaves me momentarily breathless. The way she moves, the way the sunlight catches her hair, it's all so mesmerizing.

"Zephyra, do you mind finishing this off while I get dinner started?" Beth interjects, her tone carrying a hint of mischief as she exchanges a knowing look with me.

My lips quirk up in response to Beth's subtle gesture, understanding the unspoken message. Zephyra stands gracefully, brushing the dirt off her knees, and takes the trowel from Beth, settling down next to me.

The air is filled with the sweet scent of sunshine and wildflowers
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