It was cold outside, yet Maxine still took Kal to the garden after placing him in the stroller. Both were dressed in heavy, warm clothes, and she had packed his milk, food, and water.They went to the secret door hidden behind the statue. Once she was sure the coast was clear, they slipped inside, and she turned on the lights."Ohh!" Kal looked around and giggled."We’re off on a little adventure, Kal," she said as they moved deeper into the stone passage. It was chilly inside, but Terrence had already prepared the space with a heater, a freezer full of food, and emergency supplies.She lifted Kal onto the bed."Nap, nap?" he asked her."Yes, a little nap, nap," she replied, tucking him in."Milk, milk!"She handed him his bottle and turned on the heater. She watched as Kal relaxed, sucking on his bottle with the poise of a tiny old man. She used a handheld vacuum to tidy the sheets and pillows. When she finished, Kal patted the spot next to him."Nap-nap, Momma.""I will, baby. I jus
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