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Chapter Eight: Protective Parents - Jennifer

The rest of the day went by very smoothly. I spent most of it focusing on Bai while the other carers tended to the other kids. It was the most Bai had interacted with anyone, so they didn’t pull me away. He really seemed to relax and open up while we played chess, and I’m hoping in time I can maybe get him to play with one of the other children, maybe one even willing to let him teach them to play chess. He’s such a sweet boy, I’d love to see him making friends.

I’m just in the kitchen doing the dishes after lunch when I hear footsteps approaching carrying the scent of rose and chamomile. A smile breaks across my face, and I spin around and leap at the tall figure entering the kitchen. They catch me effortlessly as I breathe in their floral scent.

“Pappa!” I cheer as I feel my dad’s arms wrap around me and swing me around with ease.

“How are you, Cupcake?” He asks joyfully while kissing my cheeks and setting me on my feet.

“I’m wonderful,” I smile up at him, “What brings you by? T
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