Eu estava tão exausta de um turno noturno exigente na loja. Eu simplesmente me joguei na cama e abracei o que eu pensava ser meu marido deitado ao meu lado em nosso quarto escuro. Acordei assustada no meio da noite quando percebi que o homem ao meu lado NÃO ERA MEU MARIDO, mas um TOTAL ESTRANHO.
Meu marido Christian e eu estamos casados há cinco anos. Normalmente, somos aquele casal chato que não consegue tirar as mãos um do outro, mas ultimamente, esses turnos noturnos na loja de conveniência estão me matando.
Turnos de dez horas lidando com universitários bêbados e caminhoneiros cheios de energéticos não é exatamente o emprego dos meus sonhos, mas ajuda a pagar as contas enquanto Christian constrói seu negócio de conserto de carros.
Uma mulher exausta em uma loja | Fonte: Midjourney
Quando meu turno terminava às 3 da manhã, eu estava no piloto automático. Meus pés doíam, minha cabeça latejava e tudo o que eu conseguia pensar era no nosso colchão de espuma chamando meu nome.
Eu mal me lembrava do caminho para casa, mas tenho certeza de que tive uma conversa fascinante com um sinal de parada que confundi com um guarda de trânsito.
A casa estava escura e silenciosa quando cheguei. Isso não era nada incomum. Tirei os sapatos, deixando um rastro de roupas da porta até o nosso quarto, como um Hansel e Gretel muito cansados e muito confusos.
A luz da rua filtrando através de nossas cortinas lançou luz suficiente para que eu pudesse ver uma figura sob as cobertas. Perfeito. Christian já estava em casa e dormindo! O pensamento me fez sorrir.
Uma mulher em pé no quarto | Fonte: Midjourney
Deslizei para baixo das cobertas, aconchegando-me contra o que pensei ser as costas quentes do meu marido. O cheiro familiar do nosso detergente misturado com outra coisa. Talvez uma nova colônia?
Eu estava exausta demais para pensar nisso, embora eu tenha me perguntado brevemente por que seu braço de repente pareceu mais volumoso, quase como uma coxa. Deve ser uma dessas coisas que acontecem durante o casamento! Eu raciocinei em meu estado de privação de sono.
“Baby”, eu sussurrei, me aconchegando mais perto. “Você tem um cheiro diferente hoje à noite. Como uísque com desconto e decisões ruins. Eu gosto.” Eu ri, passando meus dedos pelo que eu pensei que era o cabelo de Christian. “Muito sexy. Muito misterioso.”
A figura permaneceu em silêncio.
Um homem deitado ao lado de uma mulher na cama | Fonte: Pexels
Me sentindo brincalhona apesar da exaustão, esfreguei minha perna contra a dele, tentando ser sedutora. Em vez da pele lisa de sempre, senti algo diferente. Muito diferente.
“Querido”, murmurei, ainda esfregando minha perna contra a dele, “quando suas pernas se transformaram em um gramado enorme? Você entrou para algum tipo de grupo de apoio a lobisomens enquanto eu estava no trabalho? Porque eu tenho que dizer, toda essa situação do sasquatch que você tem aí embaixo é inesperada.”
Ainda sem resposta.
“Bandindo de difícil, hein?”, murmurei. “Bem, dois podem jogar esse jogo, Sr. Urso Silencioso e Peludo. Mas primeiro, deixe-me contar sobre esse cliente maluco que tentou pagar seu slushy com dinheiro falso!”
Ainda sem resposta.
Uma mulher suspeita na cama | Fonte: Midjourney
“Uau, você está realmente comprometido com esse tratamento silencioso”, bocejei, dando um tapinha no que presumi ser seu ombro. “Está tudo bem, querido. Podemos conversar amanhã sobre como suas pernas ficaram tão peludas e se transformaram nas primas do Pé Grande. Tenho certeza de que há uma explicação perfeitamente razoável.”
Adormeci. Então, no meio da noite, meu telefone vibrou com uma mensagem de… CHRISTIAN???
“Ei, gata, estou saindo do bar com alguns amigos. Chego em casa em 5 minutos! Ainda acordada?! 😜😘 “
Meu cérebro levou exatamente três segundos para processar essa informação. Se Christian estava no bar, QUEM diabos estava dormindo perto de mim?
Uma mulher assustada na cama segurando um telefone | Fonte: Midjourney
Eu me arrastei para trás tão rápido que quase caí da cama, levando metade dos lençóis comigo e me enrolando como um burrito aterrorizado.
“Ei!”, gritei, minha voz saltando três oitavas. “Acorde! A menos que você seja um sonho muito realista, nesse caso, por favor, desapareça!”
A figura bocejou e rolou, revelando um rosto que eu nunca tinha visto antes na minha vida. Um homem com cabelo escuro desgrenhado e barba desgrenhada piscou para mim, confuso.
“QUE DIABOS? QUEM É VOCÊ, E O QUE ESTÁ FAZENDO NA MINHA CAMA?!” Eu gritei, pegando a arma mais próxima que pude encontrar — uma garrafa de água meio vazia da minha mesa de cabeceira.
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“Eu só esfreguei suas pernas peludas! Você não pode simplesmente ficar aí deitada e fingir que isso não aconteceu!”
O estranho sentou-se, olhando ao redor da sala com olhos vidrados. “Por que você está gritando no meu quarto? Que pernas peludas?”
“Seu quarto? Este é o MEU QUARTO, seu invasor de casa!”
Destampei a garrafa de água sem pensar e despejei direto na cabeça dele. Ele gaguejou, parecendo de repente muito mais acordado e muito mais confuso.
Uma mulher furiosa apontando um dedo | Fonte: Midjourney
“O quê? Este não é meu quarto?” Ele piscou, água escorrendo pelo seu rosto. “Onde está minha luminária escandinava? E minha coleção de patinhos de borracha? E meu recorte de papelão em tamanho real daquele chef gritalhão da TV?”
Foi quando ouvi a porta da frente abrir.
“Babe?”, gritou a voz de Christian. “Por que todas as suas roupas estão no corredor? Você tentou fazer uma ponte de roupas para o quarto de novo?”
Ele apareceu na porta, e seu sorriso desapareceu instantaneamente. “RHEA?? O que diabos está acontecendo? Quem é esse cara? O que ele está fazendo no nosso quarto? Na nossa cama? COM VOCÊ?”
Um homem completamente chocado | Fonte: Midjourney
“Christian, eu posso explicar!” Eu levantei minhas mãos. “Acabei de chegar em casa e—”
“O quê?” O rosto de Christian escureceu quando ele entrou na sala. “É por isso que você tem estado ‘muito cansado’ ultimamente?”
“Querida, temos um intruso!” Peguei meu vestido da cadeira, enrolando-o em volta de mim. “Eu literalmente o encontrei aqui! Pensei que fosse você. O quarto estava escuro e eu—”
Uma mulher atordoada | Fonte: Midjourney
O estranho se levantou, balançando levemente. “Espera aí, espera aí.” Ele olhou de soslaio para a foto de família na nossa parede. “Essa não é minha foto de casamento. Essas pessoas nem estão usando fantasias de dinossauro.”
“Claro, não é a foto do seu casamento!” Eu rebati. “Esta não é a sua casa! E que tipo de casamento tem fantasias de dinossauro?”
“Uma incrível!” ele respondeu solenemente, ainda pingando água.
“Eu sou Max”, ele continuou, passando as mãos pelos cabelos molhados. “Eu me mudei para a casa ao lado ontem. Número 42? A casa com o flamingo de plástico usando uma cartola?”
“Temos 24.” Christian cruzou os braços. “A casa com o gnomo de jardim andando de moto.”
Um homem segurando a cabeça | Fonte: Midjourney
“Ah!” Max assentiu sabiamente. “Isso explica muita coisa, na verdade. Veja, eu estava em um bar, e eles tinham um bourbon incrível… e então eles tinham mais bourbon incrível… e então o bourbon começou a ter bourbon…”
Não consegui evitar, e uma risadinha escapou dos meus lábios. Christian me lançou um olhar, mas eu pude ver o canto da boca dele se contraindo.
“E eu perdi minhas chaves”, continuou Max, “mas vi uma janela aberta na cozinha que parecia exatamente a minha, só que aparentemente não era minha, a menos que alguém tivesse roubado meus patinhos de borracha e o boneco de chef de TV enquanto eu estava fora.”
“Porque são casas idênticas, amigo!”, Christian concluiu, balançando a cabeça.
Um homem sorrindo | Fonte: Midjourney
“Em minha defesa”, disse Max, ainda encharcado, “suas almofadas são muito parecidas com as minhas. Embora as suas tenham menos manchas de taco. Além disso, ninguém nunca comparou minhas pernas a um gramado grande demais antes. Prefiro pensar nelas como paisagísticas orgânicas!”
A essa altura, eu estava dobrado de rir. O absurdo da situação, o alívio de que não era algo pior e talvez um toque de histeria por privação de sono, tudo me atingiu de uma vez.
“Não acredito que minha esposa se aninhou com nosso vizinho bêbado que escalou nossa janela”, Christian riu, o resto de sua raiva derretendo. “E aparentemente esfregou suas pernas peludas.”
“Não acredito que ainda estou molhado”, Max riu. “Minha esposa iria rir muito quando chegasse amanhã e ouvisse sobre isso!”
Uma mulher rindo | Fonte: Midjourney
Depois que todos nos acalmamos, Christian suspirou. “Olha, cara, são quase 4 da manhã. Você ainda está bêbado, e eu não vou deixar você tentar invadir mais nenhuma casa hoje à noite.”
“O sofá é bem confortável”, eu ofereci. “Embora não venha com uma luminária escandinava de cortesia!”
“É melhor do que a cadeia”, Christian acrescentou com um sorriso. “Ou tentar encontrar o caminho de volta para a casa errada de novo.”
Um homem sorridente apontando um dedo para algo | Fonte: Midjourney
Na manhã seguinte, acordei com o cheiro de café e o som de risadas vindo da nossa cozinha. Encontrei Christian e Max sentados em nosso balcão de café da manhã, compartilhando histórias como velhos amigos.
“Então lá estava eu”, Max disse, “absolutamente convencido de que alguém tinha redecorado minha casa inteira enquanto eu estava fora.”
“Enquanto simultaneamente substituía todas as suas fotos de família por fotos de estranhos!”, Christian concluiu, deslizando uma xícara de café em minha direção.
Um homem alegre segurando uma xícara de café | Fonte: Midjourney
“Sua esposa é uma estranha muito convincente!” Max levantou sua caneca. “Embora eu ainda esteja esperando para ouvir como essa história de granizado termina.”
“Espere só até ouvir como Christian e eu nos conhecemos”, eu disse, sentando-me em um banquinho. “Envolve um conserto de carro que deu errado e um cão de ataque de bolso muito bravo.”
“Essa sim”, disse Max, “é uma história que preciso ouvir!”
E assim, nossa noite bizarra se transformou em uma manhã ainda melhor e no início de uma amizade inesperada.
Uma mulher encantada na cozinha | Fonte: Midjourney
Aqui vai outra história : A vida de um homem solitário e enlutado se ilumina de alegria quando ele encontra um bebê abandonado na porta de sua casa. Ele adota a criança e a cria. Mas 17 anos depois, um estranho chega para destruir seu mundo.
Este trabalho é inspirado em eventos e pessoas reais, mas foi ficcionalizado para fins criativos. Nomes, personagens e detalhes foram alterados para proteger a privacidade e melhorar a narrativa. Qualquer semelhança com pessoas reais, vivas ou mortas, ou eventos reais é mera coincidência e não intencional do autor.
O autor e a editora não fazem nenhuma reivindicação quanto à precisão dos eventos ou à representação dos personagens e não são responsáveis por nenhuma interpretação errônea. Esta história é fornecida “como está”, e quaisquer opiniões expressas são as dos personagens e não refletem as opiniões do autor ou da editora.
Son’s Birthday Wish in Front of His Cake Shocks Everyone — Story of the Day
The Forgers were considered the ideal family. For their son’s tenth birthday, they invited all their friends and family. They had everything: tasty food, cake, and even a clown for the kids. But who could have imagined that one wish from the boy could shatter this illusion in an instant?
On their son Kevin’s tenth birthday, the Forger family home was filled with people on this special day. Brightly colored balloons floated near the ceiling, and streamers hung from every doorway.
Peter stood at the front door with a big smile, greeting guests as they arrived.
Meanwhile, Chelsea was in the kitchen. She was bustling around, checking on the last few details. The aroma of freshly baked cookies and savory appetizers filled the air.
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She carefully placed the final touches on a large birthday cake, covered in colorful frosting and decorated with toy cars—Kevin’s favorite. All that was left was to put the ten candles on top.
Friends of the family arrived with brightly wrapped presents for Kevin. There were toys, books, and games, all piled high on the gift table.
Everyone was smiling and exchanging pleasantries, complimenting the decorations and the party atmosphere. The house was buzzing with laughter and conversation.
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Peter had even hired a clown to entertain the kids in the backyard. The clown, dressed in a red and yellow costume with a big red nose, made balloon animals and performed magic tricks, making the children squeal with delight.
Meanwhile, the adults gathered in the living room, sipping cocktails and enjoying light snacks.
The Forgers appeared to be an ideal family living in an ideal home. Chelsea and Peter seemed like perfect hosts, always smiling and making sure everyone was having a good time.”
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The guests chatted about how well-behaved the Forger children were and how beautiful the house looked.
Finally, it was time to blow out the candles. All the guests gathered around the dining table where Kevin sat, a little nervously, in front of his birthday cake.
The cake was now adorned with ten brightly burning candles, their flames flickering gently.
“Remember, honey? Close your eyes, make a wish, and then blow out all the candles. Okay?”
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Chelsea said lovingly, her eyes sparkling with pride. She gave Kevin an encouraging smile before stepping back to join Peter, who was holding a video camera to capture the special moment forever.
Kevin looked around the room, his face showing signs of distress. He glanced at the cake, then at his mother, and then his father.
His eyes were wide with worry. He closed them tightly but opened them again almost immediately.
It was as if something was preventing him from keeping them closed, like a bad dream he didn’t want to see again.
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“Come on, Kevin, you can do it!” one of his friends called out, trying to cheer him on.
Kevin tried again. He closed his eyes once more, but his face scrunched up in fear.
Finally, he squeezed his eyes shut and, with all the courage he could muster, said loudly, “I wish my parents wouldn’t split up!” Then he blew out all the candles in one breath.
The room fell silent. The cheerful atmosphere turned tense as the weight of Kevin’s words sank in.
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No one had expected to hear anything like that. The Forgers splitting up? It couldn’t be—they seemed like the perfect couple.
Everything about them looked so exemplary and wonderful. Guests exchanged confused and concerned glances, their festive smiles fading.
Chelsea, shocked and embarrassed, looked at Peter, who shrugged helplessly in response.
She felt a knot forming in her stomach but quickly took Kevin by the hand and led him to the kitchen, away from the prying eyes of the guests.
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Peter followed closely behind, his face a mask of worry and confusion.
As they walked away, the whispers among the guests grew louder. The perfect image of the Forger family had been shattered by a single, innocent wish.
In the kitchen, Chelsea knelt before Kevin to look him straight in the eyes. The room was quiet, the only sound the faint murmur of the party continuing in the living room. Chelsea’s heart ached as she saw the worry etched on her son’s face.
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“Honey, why did you make that wish? Why do you think your dad and I are going to split up?” she asked gently, her voice soft but filled with concern.
Kevin looked down, shifting uncomfortably.
“I…” he started, his voice barely above a whisper. He looked up at his mom, his eyes filled with uncertainty and fear. Before he could say more, Peter stepped in.
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“Sweetheart, don’t interrogate the boy. He just wants us to always be together. He’s just a kid,” Peter said, trying to sound reassuring. He turned and looked directly at Kevin, forcing a smile.
“Right, kiddo?”
Kevin, looking scared, fell silent and nodded, his small frame trembling slightly. The kitchen felt like a pressure cooker, the tension thick in the air.
Chelsea sighed deeply, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at Peter.
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“Such a strange wish, even for a child. It seemed like he genuinely fears we’ll split up. Is there something you need to tell me, Peter?”
Her voice had a sharp edge to it, a mix of worry and suspicion.
Peter raised his hands defensively. “What are you talking about, honey? You’re making a mountain out of a molehill again. He just misspoke, and you’re overreacting.”
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“Not just me—you saw the guests’ faces. They were all shocked,” Chelsea shot back, her frustration bubbling over. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.
Peter took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.
“I’ll go out and explain everything to them. You calm the boy down, okay? It’s a celebration; let’s celebrate,” he said, trying to defuse the situation.
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As Peter returned to the living room, Chelsea turned her full attention back to Kevin. She placed her hands on his small shoulders, feeling the tension in his body.
“Honey, your dad and I love each other very much and aren’t going to split up. Don’t worry, okay?” she said, her voice filled with as much reassurance as she could muster.
Kevin looked up at her, his eyes still filled with doubt. “Uh-huh…” he replied, still unsure and upset, nodding slightly.
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He wanted to believe his mom, but the fear lingered in his heart.
Chelsea pulled him into a gentle hug, stroking his hair. “It’s going to be okay, sweetheart. I promise,” she whispered, trying to soothe him.
But even as she said the words, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was deeply amiss.
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Returning to the living room, Chelsea noticed the guests had resumed their conversations, and the situation seemed to have stabilized.
Laughter and chatter filled the air once again, and the festive atmosphere had returned, albeit with a lingering hint of unease.
Chelsea led Kevin to join the other children, who were now playing a game of musical chairs in a corner of the room.
“Play with the other kids while I go look for your dad, okay?” she said, smoothing Kevin’s hair gently.
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“Okay,” Kevin replied, though he still looked a bit uncertain. He slowly made his way over to the other children, who welcomed him back with cheerful smiles and playful shouts.
Chelsea watched him for a moment, her heart heavy with concern, before turning to search for Peter.
She walked through the living room, scanning the crowd, but couldn’t find him anywhere.
She checked the kitchen, the hallway, and even peeked into the backyard where the clown was still entertaining the kids. No sign of Peter.
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Feeling a growing sense of frustration, Chelsea returned to the living room and approached her friend Paige, who was chatting with a couple of other parents near the snack table.
“Quite the wish, wasn’t it?” Paige asked Chelsea with a humorous tone, raising an eyebrow. “Never a dull moment with kids, huh?”
“You can say that again,” Chelsea sighed, forcing a small smile. “Where did it come from? I know he’s just a kid, but it was so sudden…”
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“Very sudden,” Paige agreed, nodding. “No one expected it. Has something happened between you and Peter?”
“No! Of course not!” Chelsea said quickly, then paused. “Well, we haven’t been talking much lately. He’s been busy with work, and I’ve been preoccupied with Kevin…”
“So something did happen?” Paige asked, her voice gentle but curious.
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“Maybe… I don’t know,” Chelsea admitted, her shoulders slumping a little. “Maybe we had a small argument recently, and Kevin overheard. But nothing serious. I don’t think he’d make a wish like that over one argument.”
“It’s all very strange,” Paige said thoughtfully, glancing around the room. “Where’s Peter? Have you seen him?”
“He was just here,” Chelsea replied, frustration creeping into her voice. “He changed the topic so smoothly; I thought the party would be gloomy for the rest of the evening.”
“The party! Oh, I completely forgot the balloons for Kevin in the car! I’ll be back in a few minutes,” Chelsea said suddenly, remembering the colorful balloons she had left in the trunk of the car.
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She hurried toward the garage, her mind racing. As she approached the car, she started searching the trunk for the balloons.
Chelsea rummaged through the bags, the sound of crinkling plastic and rustling decorations filling the air.
Suddenly, she heard voices near the garage, coming from outside. Her heart skipped a beat, and she froze, straining to hear the conversation.
‘How does he know? And does Chelsea know?’ a voice whispered urgently.
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“Shh! Quiet. He doesn’t know anything,” another voice hissed in response.
Hearing the whispers, Chelsea cautiously moved closer to listen, her pulse quickening. She peeked around the corner of the garage, holding her breath.
“Well, maybe he knows. It seems he saw us yesterday,” the first voice said, filled with anxiety.
“Yesterday? When Chelsea was at the store? You said no one was supposed to be home!” the second voice replied sharply, clearly frustrated.
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“No one was, but Kevin came home from school early. So what? He’s just a kid. Chelsea doesn’t suspect anything.”
Chelsea’s blood ran cold as she heard these words. Her mind raced, trying to process the shock. She stepped out of the garage, her face a mix of anger and disbelief, and saw Peter with her sister, Lucy. They stood too close, their faces pale with guilt.
A flustered Peter saw her and immediately forced a smile. “Sweetheart, is something wrong? Do you need help with something?” he asked, trying to sound casual.
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“I heard everything!” Chelsea exclaimed, her voice trembling with rage.
Peter’s smile vanished. “What exactly? How long have you been standing there?” he stammered.
“Long enough,” Chelsea replied coldly. Her eyes narrowed, and she felt a surge of betrayal. “Listen, you’ve misunderstood. I can explain everything,” Peter began, but Chelsea cut him off.
“I don’t need your explanations, neither yours nor my spoiled, unemployed sister’s,” she snapped.
“Chelsea, please listen…” Peter pleaded, but Chelsea raised a hand to silence him.
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“No, you listen to me. I don’t want to see either of you in my house ever again. Be gone in ten minutes,” she said with finality.
“And you, Peter, you’ll never see Kevin again. Good luck to you both.”
“Sweetheart, please wait. I’m sorry,” Peter begged, but Chelsea had already turned back to the house, her fury propelling her forward.
Inside, she gathered the guests and explained that the party was over and it was best for everyone to go home.
The guests, sensing the gravity of the situation, quickly gathered their things and left, murmuring words of sympathy.
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In one evening, the true nature of her perfect family was revealed. The reality hidden behind her husband’s and sister’s lies.
It was sad and painful, but at the same time, she understood that thanks to her son’s innocence, she learned the truth.
From this day forward, her new life without her terrible husband would begin.
After everyone left and Peter packed his things and drove away, Chelsea approached Kevin and gently hugged him.
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“I’m sorry, honey. It seems not all wishes are meant to come true,” she said softly, her voice choked with emotion.
Kevin looked up at her, his eyes shining with tears. “The most important thing is that you’re here, Mom,” he whispered.
“Thank you, sweetheart,” Chelsea replied, holding him close. She knew they would face challenges ahead, but with Kevin by her side, she felt ready to face whatever came next.
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