Morning sunlight slipped through the gaps of the window, bringing the warm scent of summer and a new spirit. Maia stood in front of the bedroom mirror, brushing her hair with an enthusiasm that hadn’t been seen in a long time.“Leo, Mommy wants to take you out today,” she said while glancing at the five-year-old who was busy assembling a puzzle on the carpet.Leo turned, raising one eyebrow. “Where? Don’t say the grocery store again, Mommy. I already memorized the location of all the sauce shelves there.”Maia chuckled. “No, Sweetheart. This time to the playground. The one with lots of slides, climbing nets, trampolines, and—”“The ball pit?” Leo cut in, his eyes lazy.“Yes, the ball pit too,” Maia replied with a wide smile.“Anyway, Mommy wants us to have fun today. Mommy won’t let you sit nicely or read heavy books today.”Leo stood up and immediately ran toward Maia, then held her hand. “Can I choose my own clothes?” There was worry that his Mommy would choose clothes that, in his
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