She picked out a bouquet of carnations—they symbolized love and blessings for a mother.The florist asked her to wait for a moment, so she sat down. As she turned her head, she spotted Hector.He was here to buy flowers too?Was he also going to visit their mother’s grave?Because Autumn was seated further inside, partially hidden behind a display of bouquets, Hector didn’t notice her right away.He stepped in, holding a box of mango cake, and said to the florist, “Could you wrap a bouquet for my sister, please? Thank you.”The moment she heard that, it felt like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over Autumn’s head.The chill spread from the top of her skull to the soles of her feet.So, she had been wrong.She thought, like her, he remembered that their mother’s death anniversary was just a few days away.She thought he might be here to visit their mom.But instead, he was here to buy flowers for Luna.How ironic.They had probably long forgotten what day it was. Let alone rem
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