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Ethan picked up and lifted Avery high into the air, spinning her once as her giggles rang through the school yard. Her glittery face shone bright in the sunlight, little stars pasted carefully on her cheeks, and the purple dress flared around her knees like a ballerina's skirt.

“Wow, look at you,” Ethan said, beaming as he settled her on his hip. “My princess. Purple’s definitely your colour. And those glitter stars, did you do that yourself?”

Avery giggled, shaking her head so her pigtails bounced. “Mommy helped! But I picked the purple. Purple makes me happy!”

Ethan kissed her cheek. “You’re right. You shine brighter than everybody here.”

She leaned close to whisper in his ear. “Do you think the judges will like my butterflies?”

“They’re gonna love them, baby girl” Ethan promised, his voice soft but firm. “Just like I do.”

Jessica watched from a few feet away, her parents beside her. The warmth in Ethan’s voice twisted something inside her, but she stood straighter when he app
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