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17. The Ghosts That Haunt You
Two days later
Glass shattered on the tile floor into a thousand tiny shards. Lili was standing in the middle of the mess and was crying as Finn bolted into the bathroom.
"Don't move!" he yelled as he entered.
Taking a good look at Lili, he grimaced as he watched the tears streaming down her face."Lili, it's okay. Everything is going to be okay."
"Finn, I am so sorry. I am always making a mess of things. This hand, Finn, it's getting worse!"
Scooping his barefoot beauty off her feet he whispered, "Bath time is rescheduled. I have other plans for you now."
"TJ! Finn!" she yelled as he carried her to their bedroom and softly placed her on the comforter.
"Hmmm! What should I do to you? Kiss you or,...?" He let his words hang in the air as he lightly tickled her.
Lili squirmed and giggled before managing to say, "I prefer kissing!"
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