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2025-08-27 05:51:00Jessica turned her head, then nodded. He stood and led her to the side veranda of the house, where the setting sun shimmered across the tiles and cast dancing tree shadows on the wall.
They sat together on a wooden bench. The distance between them wasn’t close, but not far either. Kevin stared ahead, his hands clenched on his knees.
“I know you went to the mall this afternoon,” he said slowly. “With Jonas.”
Jessica didn’t answer immediately. She looked down, her fingers playing with the folds of her shirt. “Yes. With Anya too.”
Kevin chuckled, but there was no laughter in his eyes. “Yes. Anya. Our daughter.”
“Hey, she’s your daughter with Maudy. I just help raise her.”
There was a pause. Then Kevin paused, looking deeply into Jessica. “Why didn’t you tell me, Jessica?&rd
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Kevin smiled, then looked deeply at Jessica. “Thank you. For today… and all the days before.”Jessica smiled slightly, then walked past him. There were no further words. That day was enough.As soon as the bedroom lights were turned off, the small house fell silent again. A day filled with laughter, lessons, and simple conversations had passed. But for Jessica, every second felt precious—a reminder that even though she was only a caregiver, days like these were what made her life meaningful.The following days passed at a calmer pace. Kevin began spending more time with Anya, no longer simply leaving everything to Jessica. They went shopping together, read books before bed, and even just sat in the yard listening to Anya's stories about school and her friends.Jessica continued to carry out her duties, preparing necessities, accompany
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Jessica cleared the plates and glanced at Anya. “What are you drawing this time, honey?” she asked, wiping the dishes with a small towel.Anya lifted her head briefly, her face beaming. “A horse! I want to draw a white horse. So that when I actually ride a horse, I’ll have a friend here.”Jessica chuckled. “Wow, that’s a great idea. A white horse, huh? Don’t forget to give it a saddle, so you can ride it.”Anya immediately became serious again, her small tongue sticking out slightly between her teeth as she drew lines with concentration.Kevin emerged from the room, now more neatly dressed. He had to go to the office, though his eyes lingered on Anya for a moment. There was a faint sense of reluctance there—reluctance to leave, reluctance to miss the little moments he was relearning.“I’m going now,&rdq
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Jessica sat beside Anya, while Kevin stood nearby, his eyes gently gazing at his little daughter as she enthusiastically described the details of her drawing. “This is a butterfly,” Anya pointed to the bright orange drawing. “Auntie said it looks like the sun.”Kevin nodded, “Yes, it’s a beautiful butterfly, Anya. You’re great at coloring it.” He smiled proudly, his voice warm and gentle, reflecting the loving side of a father.Jessica watched Kevin out of the corner of her eye, noticing how patiently he listened to Anya’s story without trying to change the atmosphere or control her. There was a simple yet genuine warmth. She knew this was an important small step for Kevin—learning to be a present father without pressure.After a moment, Anya turned her attention to Jessica and said, “Auntie, I want to draw again tomorrow. Is that okay?”
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Jessica turned her head, then nodded. He stood and led her to the side veranda of the house, where the setting sun shimmered across the tiles and cast dancing tree shadows on the wall.They sat together on a wooden bench. The distance between them wasn’t close, but not far either. Kevin stared ahead, his hands clenched on his knees.“I know you went to the mall this afternoon,” he said slowly. “With Jonas.”Jessica didn’t answer immediately. She looked down, her fingers playing with the folds of her shirt. “Yes. With Anya too.”Kevin chuckled, but there was no laughter in his eyes. “Yes. Anya. Our daughter.”“Hey, she’s your daughter with Maudy. I just help raise her.”There was a pause. Then Kevin paused, looking deeply into Jessica. “Why didn’t you tell me, Jessica?&rd
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Jonas drove slowly, as if realizing that the day didn't need to end too quickly. He didn't play music. He didn't speak either. He simply let the silence be part of their journey."I like today," Jessica said finally, almost a whisper.Jonas turned his head slightly, then smiled. "Me too.""Anya looks happy.""Yeah. But she's not the only one who looks that way."Jessica sighed softly, then leaned her head against the window. “I think... this is the first time in a long time I haven’t felt chased. I haven’t felt like I have to explain anything. I haven’t felt... wrong.”“Because you’re not wrong, Jessica.”“I used to think everything that was broken was because of me. Because I was too slow to heal. Too stubborn. Or too afraid.”Jonas didn’t interrupt. H
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Anya sat on the floor stacking leftover popsicle sticks into a small tower. Across the room, Jonas was rolling up his sleeves to help with the dishes.“I’ll do it, Jonas,” Jessica said, rising from her seat. “You’ve done enough as kitchen assistant today.”Jonas smiled but didn’t argue, settling back to sip the last of his now-cold tea.“Anya,” Jessica called as she washed her hands, “want to go out today?”Anya turned quickly, her eyes bright. “Where, Auntie?”Jessica glanced at the window. The sun was high but not too hot. “Maybe the mall. Look at toys. Eat ice cream.”Anya bounced in place. “Yes! Yes, please!”Jessica laughed. “But we’re not buying much, okay? Just walking around, looking.”“Promise!” Anya chirped.“Alright then, let&r
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