ELLIANA'S POV I was still with my mom. "But just think about it, okay?" I said, my voice soft. "You don't have to decide right now. Just think about it, and maybe one day you'll be ready." My mother looked at me, her expression thoughtful. "I'll think about it," she said, a small smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "But I can't promise anything." I smiled back at her, knowing that was the best I could hope for. "That's all I ask," I said, my heart feeling lighter. I got up and gave my mother a quick hug. "I love you, Mom," I said, my voice full of affection. "I love you too, sweetie," she said, hugging me back. "No matter what happens, you know that, right?" I nodded, feeling a wave of love and gratitude. "I know, and I'm so grateful for that," I said, tears in my eyes. "Now, why don't we go make some tea?" she said, her voice cheerful. I smiled, relieved to be able to move on from the heavy conversation. As we made tea, I noticed my mother seemed mo
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