“Mom, can we go to the beach?” Elowen asks, her sweet voice full of excitement as she finishes her piece of bread with jelly. Her eyes shine like the morning sun, full of hope, and her energy is almost contagious. I smile, despite the exhaustion that always seems to follow me since I arrived here. “We can go only at the end of the day, my princess. Right now, it’s time to get ready for school, remember?” I reply gently, fixing her hair as she eats. Breakfast is a chaotic ritual, but filled with love. The table is a battlefield of crumbs, empty bowls, and crumpled napkins, but every moment with them is worth the effort. Once everyone finishes eating, the second act begins: putting on shoes, finding backpacks, and getting the kids ready for school. My mom takes them to school, and I’m left with the task of cleaning up.From the kitchen window, I watch the beach in front of me. There are people walking, some just fishing, which allows me a few minutes of peace where my thoughts don’t
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