Miranda was still caught off guard when Mia took her hand and said, “Mommy, you have to say good night to Daddy too.”Only then did Miranda realize what Mia had whispered to him earlier.She held Mia’s hand and, without looking at the man beside her, said quietly, “Good night.”Then she led Mia away.When they returned to Miranda’s side of the house, Mia lifted her little head and said, “Mommy, I remember Daddy used to say good night to us every night. He used to kiss us too.”Miranda could tell Mia was thinking about the past.She gave a soft hum.“Okay.”Mia immediately bounced happily on her toes, then went upstairs to brush her teeth and get ready for bed.That night, Mia lay in Miranda’s arms, her big eyes blinking.After a while, she suddenly hugged Miranda and said in a small, hurt voice, “Mommy, I don’t ever want you and Daddy to separate again.”Mia’s sudden words were like a tiny hammer, tapping the softest part of Miranda’s heart.Her breath caught slightly, and
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