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79. Epilogue
"Jordan and Stephen! Give that back to your sister right now!" Lili scolded as they walked through the amusement park.
Morgan, who was just three years old, was crying because the boys took her stuffed bear that Finn just won for her at the cheesy boardwalk clown game.
Finn scooped her up and calmed her tears as Lili talked to the boys for the fifth time this afternoon.
Drake and Claire walked over with Gia and Max who were pinching each other when their parents were not looking.
Drake asked, "Has anyone seen Anders and his crew?"
"Yeah, they went to the first aid hut to get Leah's hand cleaned. She fell when Justin pushed her."
"Well, I think that after three days of this, we just need a little R&R back at the house and maybe some time around the pool," Claire said matter of factly.
"Oh, Claire! Yes, that is just what we all need!" Lili sighed at the thought of relaxing
Cerulean NachtWell Readers! Our journey is almost over and I have so enjoyed writing about Finn and Lili. This book is dedicated to RJV and his friends that taught me so much about loving others! Looking forward to another story after this one is finished. Check out my new fantasy story... The Shadow Effect!
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