MANNIE’S POVThe living room looked like a tiny market full of bright colours and noise the moment I opened the boxes David brought.New toys, new clothes, school bags, books—everything was scattered on the floor already.And the kids were everywhere.Nate stood closest to me, watching everything with sharp, stormy eyes—Dominic’s eyes.He folded his small arms like he was guarding the whole room.“Mommy, let me help arrange. They’re messing it up,” Nate said seriously.Before I could answer—Jay zipped past him with a wide grin. “Mommy look! My new robot dances! Watch—”The robot crashed into Zane’s leg.Zane didn’t mind. His eyes lit up. “Cool! Let’s pretend it’s a space alien!”He grabbed a pillow and made it a “shield,” running across the room.“Stop running!” I called, but it was useless.Lily stood beside the toy box, touching the new dresses gently. “Mommy, they feel so soft… do you think the colours will make you happy?”Her sweet voice melted something in my chest.But before
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