Chapter: 75: loud cries Elena A soft weight pressed against my side, followed by bouncing and a tiny, warm hand patting my cheek. “Mommy… wake up,” Lily’s sweet voice whispered, her warm breath grazing my cheeks. I groaned, burying my face deeper into the pillow. “Sweetie, can’t you let mommy sleep some more,” I mumbled out. Suddenly came a bounce on my stomach. “Lily!” I gasped, my eyes flying open. “Are you trying to send Mommy to the afterlife?” She giggled, grinning down at me, her hair a total mess from sleep. It’s Saturday, Mommy!” she declared, tugging at both my cheeks. I blinked, my brain catching up. Right. Saturday. No work, no school run… technically, I could sleep in. “I know, sweetie, which means we can stay in bed a little longer,” I murmured, pulling the covers over my head. “Mommy! I’m hungryyyy,” she whined dramatically, dragging out the last word. I sighed. Stretching my hands to the landline on my nightstand, I dialed the maids in the m
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