By the time she was done, Zach’s birthday arrived.Raine woke up early that day, put on makeup, put Zach in new clothes, and went to the kitchen to cook him his favorite foods. He finished everything happily and held Raine’s hand. “Mom, after we leave today, we don’t have to come back anymore, right?”Raine held his hand and walked out of the villa. When she spoke, there was no hint of lingering affection for the place.“Yes. We’ll have a new house, and I’ll stay with you for the rest of my life.”…Zach’s birthday was to be held on a cruise ship. Raine boarded the ship with Zach. The ocean breeze blew directly at their faces and ruffled their hair. As she stared at the boundless ocean, she remembered that Zach loved playing by the beach while he could still see. He had been envious of other kids his age, because they had their fathers with them to pick up shells, play with them in the sand, and swim with them. But Zach had always been sensible and never kicked up a fuss
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