The house felt… empty.Not in a lonely way A small smile tugged at her lips.“She left us food,” she said quietly.Chloe leaned over her shoulder.“Aww… that’s actually sweet.”Layla nodded, gently placing the note back down before lifting one of the covers.Warm steam rose instantly.Pancakes.Stacked high, golden-brown, soft and fluffy, with a small container of maple syrup placed neatly beside them.Chloe leaned in instantly.“Oh wow…”Layla lifted another cover.Scrambled eggs—creamy, lightly seasoned, with bits of herbs folded in.Another—Crispy bacon strips, perfectly cooked, not too dry, not too greasy.And beside everything—A bowl of freshly cut fruits: strawberries, apples, and grapes.Chloe placed a hand over her chest dramatically.“Okay,” Chloe said, already pulling out a chair. “Your mom deserves an award.”Layla smiled softly, spotting the small note beside the plate.Something about it made her chest feel warm.They sat down without wasting another second.Chloe grabbe
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