Salma Teagan cut me off before I could finish speaking, “You could go to the moon for a year, honey. We are very happy to have her here with us.”“Are you sure?” I wanted to be certain, “I wouldn't want to be a burden.” “A burden?” Teagan echoed, “You're not a burden in any way.” I smiled and stood up. “Mommy?” Leona looked up, “When will you come back?” “I'll be back before a month is over,” I replied to her, “so don't worry too much, and just have fun with your grandparents and your dad, okay?” She nodded cheerfully. “I'll miss you,” she said, warming my heart with her small voice. “I'll miss you too, sweetheart.” **** I was waiting in line to be checked by airport security before going to board my flight when I saw Brandon running towards me. My heart leaped out of my chest because the only reason I could think of for him running to me was that something had happened to Leona. “Brandon?” My heart beat even faster, seeing him stand in front of me completely out of breath.
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