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138: we will be okay

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Ella’s POV

The last notes of the birthday song had faded hours ago, and the once-vibrant chaos of Lily’s sixth birthday party was winding down.

The apartment, still strewn with streamers, crumpled napkins, and half-eaten cupcakes, felt like a battlefield after the dust had settled.

The kids were gone, their laughter replaced by the quiet shuffle of parents gathering coats and gift bags, their faces a mix of polite smiles and barely concealed judgment. I stood by the door, thanking each family as they left, but their words stung more than I’d expected.

“That was… quite a scene,” one mother said, her tone clipped as she adjusted her son’s jacket. “Not exactly the healthiest environment for the kids, Ella.”

Another parent, a father from Lily’s school, chimed in, his voice low but pointed. “You might want to keep a closer eye on Lily. That kind of behavior… it’s concerning.”

And then there was the woman who, with a tight smile, added, “The cake was a bit dry, don’t you think? Maybe next
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