Eu pensei que estava tudo bem em casa enquanto eu estava viajando a trabalho até que uma mensagem do meu filho de 10 anos destruiu essa crença. Em poucas palavras, ele revelou como meu marido o fez se sentir um estranho, e eu sabia que tinha que agir rápido para proteger meu filho.
Eu estava em uma viagem de trabalho há três dias. Apenas três dias. Eu deveria estar aproveitando meu tempo e focado em minhas reuniões. Mas, em vez disso, me vi reservando o primeiro voo para casa depois de ouvir aquela mensagem de Jake.
Uma mulher no lobby de um hotel | Fonte: Midjourney
Tudo parecia bem no começo. Nossa família não era perfeita, mas éramos felizes, ou assim eu pensava. Jake, meu filho mais velho, era do meu primeiro casamento. Ele tinha dez anos agora, um garoto inteligente com amor por desenho e aventura.
Tommy, que tinha seis anos, era do meu casamento com Mark. Os dois meninos se davam como verdadeiros irmãos, sempre brincando e rindo juntos. Nunca vi problema.
Dois meninos brincando juntos | Fonte: Midjourney
Toda noite, eu fazia FaceTime com os meninos. Eles me mostravam seus desenhos, me contavam sobre o dia deles, e eu ria junto com eles. Mark, meu marido de sete anos, estava em casa cuidando deles. Eu confiava nele. Ele sempre foi ótimo com Tommy. E eu achava que ele era bom com Jake também.
Bem, uma noite comum, Jake me enviou uma mensagem de áudio. Sua voz doce preencheu o silêncio do meu quarto de hotel.
Um menino falando ao telefone em seu quarto | Fonte: Midjourney
“Ei, mãe. Hoje foi bom. Tommy e eu brincamos lá fora. Ah, e Tommy e papai terminaram a comida primeiro, e então eu comi o que sobrou. Papai disse que é normal, e eu deveria ficar bem com isso. Mas, hum, eu acho que foi meio estranho. Foi?”
Parei de respirar. Reproduzi a mensagem novamente. Sobras? Meu filho de 10 anos estava comendo sobras? Por quê? E por que Mark diria que isso era aceitável?
Uma mulher chocada com seu telefone em um quarto de hotel | Fonte: Midjourney
Liguei para Jake imediatamente. Ele atendeu no segundo toque, sua voz leve, sem nenhuma preocupação no mundo.
“Ei, mãe!”
“Ei, querida,” tentei manter minha voz calma. “Você pode me contar de novo sobre o jantar?”
“É”, Jake disse. “Tommy e papai comeram primeiro. Ele disse que era o momento especial deles. Então papai disse que eu poderia ficar com o resto. Ele disse que eu poderia comer com meu pai verdadeiro se eu quisesse mais tempo com ele. Mas está tudo bem, mãe. Não é grande coisa.”
Um menino observando seu pai e irmão comendo | Fonte: Midjourney
Nada demais? Meu coração doeu. Como Mark pôde dizer algo assim para Jake? Como ele pôde fazer meu filho se sentir como se não pertencesse?
“Estarei em casa logo, Jake,” eu disse, tentando esconder a raiva da minha voz. “Okay? Estarei em casa.”
Jake ficou quieto por um momento. “Ok, mãe. Vejo você em breve.”
Uma mulher preocupada falando ao telefone | Fonte: Midjourney
Não pensei duas vezes. Assim que Jake desligou, minha mente estava tomada. Meu filho precisava de mim, e eu tinha que ir para casa. Meu trabalho, as reuniões, os prazos — tudo parecia tão insignificante comparado a isso.
Reservei o próximo voo disponível sem hesitar. Minhas mãos tremiam enquanto eu arrumava minha mala, pensando em Jake sentado à mesa, comendo sobras enquanto Mark e Tommy aproveitavam o jantar juntos. Como Mark pôde fazer isso com ele? Como ele pôde fazer Jake sentir que não pertencia à sua própria casa?
Um menino comendo sobras | Fonte: Midjourney
Minha mente voltou, procurando por quaisquer sinais de maus-tratos anteriores. Mark já havia insinuado que não via Jake como seu? Ele já havia feito Jake se sentir um estranho em nossa casa?
Mark sempre foi um ótimo pai para Tommy. Eu o observei brincar com Tommy por horas, ensinando-o a andar de bicicleta ou ajudando-o com o dever de casa.
Um homem brincando com seu filho | Fonte: Midjourney
Quando conheci Mark, ele abraçou minha situação. Ele sabia que eu tinha Jake do meu primeiro casamento e entrou em nossas vidas sem hesitação. Nem sempre foi fácil misturar uma família, mas fizemos dar certo.
Ele parecia o padrasto perfeito para Jake também. Claro, era diferente — Jake não era seu filho biológico — mas nunca pensei que Mark o trataria menos do que como parte da nossa família. Ou, pelo menos, até agora.
Um homem ensinando seu filho a andar de bicicleta | Fonte: Midjourney
“Mãe, é normal eu só comer o que sobrou?”
Como ele pôde fazer isso?
Quando aterrissei no dia seguinte, meu estômago estava em nós. Eu precisava ver Jake, segurá-lo, ter certeza de que ele estava bem. Mas eu também precisava de respostas de Mark.
Será que ele entenderia o quanto machucou meu filho?
Uma mulher morena preocupada em um aeroporto | Fonte: Midjourney
Quando cheguei em casa, eu estava determinado. Entrei, e lá estavam Jake e Tommy brincando no chão, como sempre. O rosto de Jake se iluminou quando ele me viu.
“Mãe! Você voltou cedo!” ele disse, correndo para me abraçar.
Eu o segurei perto, meu coração se partindo um pouco. “É, querida, eu senti muito a sua falta.”
Mark estava na cozinha e, quando me viu, pareceu surpreso. “Você já voltou?” Seu tom era casual, como se nada tivesse acontecido.
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Não respondi. Ainda não. Eu tinha um plano.
Naquela noite, fiz o jantar — a refeição favorita de Jake: espaguete com almôndegas. Não pedi ajuda a Mark. Não disse nada a ele. Apenas me concentrei nos meus meninos, certificando-me de que Jake e Tommy soubessem que eram amados.
“O jantar está pronto!”, gritei, arrumando a mesa. Jake e Tommy correram, animados. Servi porções grandes para os dois, garantindo que Jake pegasse seu prato primeiro. Nós três nos sentamos, e comecei a comer com eles, sorrindo e conversando sobre o dia deles.
Uma mulher tomando café da manhã com seus dois filhos | Fonte: Midjourney
Mark ficou de pé ao lado da mesa, esperando. A princípio, ele não pareceu notar que eu não tinha feito um prato para ele. Ele só ficou ali, nos observando comer.
Finalmente, ele limpou a garganta. “Onde está o meu?”
Olhei para ele calmamente. “Oh, pensei que você poderia ter um tempo especial com sua comida depois que terminássemos. Assim como você fez com Jake.”
Seu rosto mudou. Ele franziu a testa, confusão se espalhando por ele. “O quê? Isso é diferente.”
Uma mulher conversando com o marido na cozinha | Fonte: Midjourney
Balancei a cabeça, mantendo a voz firme. “É? Porque foi exatamente isso que você fez com Jake.”
Mark ficou ali, me encarando, tentando descobrir o que dizer. Ele olhou para a mesa, percebendo que eu não iria me mover. Deixei o silêncio se estender por um momento, dando a ele tempo para pensar.
“Você fez Jake sentir como se ele não fosse parte desta família,” eu disse calmamente, mas firmemente. “Isso não está certo. Nunca.”
Um homem de pé em sua cozinha | Fonte: Midjourney
A frustração de Mark era clara, mas ele não discutiu. Ele se sentou, e eu lhe entreguei um prato com o espaguete restante. Ele não disse muito, mas eu podia dizer que ele sabia que eu estava falando sério.
Depois do jantar, quando os meninos já estavam na cama, sentei-me com Mark. Eu não estava mais bravo — só cansado e desapontado. Ele precisava entender o dano que tinha causado, e eu precisava que ele me ouvisse.
Uma mulher tendo uma conversa séria com o marido | Fonte: Midjourney
“Olha”, ele começou, “eu não achei que fosse grande coisa. Eu só queria passar um tempo com Tommy. Jake tem seu próprio pai, sabia? Eu imaginei que seria bom para ele se relacionar com seu pai quando ele estivesse com ele.”
Balancei a cabeça. “Não é assim que funciona, Mark. Jake mora aqui. Ele faz parte desta família. Quando você se casou comigo, você se casou com esta família, e isso inclui Jake. Você não pode tratá-lo como se ele fosse o segundo melhor só porque ele tem outro pai.”
Um homem olhando para o seu lado | Fonte: Midjourney
Mark desviou o olhar, sua mandíbula cerrada. “Eu não queria machucá-lo.”
“Eu sei que você não fez, mas fez”, respondi suavemente. “Você o fez sentir como se não pertencesse aqui. Isso não é algo que ele deveria sentir em sua própria casa.”
Ele suspirou, esfregando o rosto com as mãos. “Eu não pensei nisso dessa forma. Eu só pensei—”
“Você pensou errado,” eu interrompi, minha voz firme. “Jake é seu filho também. Talvez não de sangue, mas em todos os outros sentidos, ele é seu. Se você não consegue ver isso, então temos um problema.”
Uma mulher séria conversando com o marido na sala de estar | Fonte: Midjourney
Mark ficou em silêncio por um longo tempo. Eu podia vê-lo processando o que eu disse, mas não o deixei escapar.
“Se você fizer Jake sentir que não faz parte desta família novamente, estamos acabados. Sem avisos. Sem segundas chances. Você trata os dois garotos igualmente, ou não trata nenhum deles.”
Ele finalmente assentiu, o peso das minhas palavras afundando. “Ok,” ele disse calmamente. “Eu entendo.”
Uma foto de uma mulher séria de cabelos escuros | Fonte: Midjourney
Na manhã seguinte, observei da cozinha enquanto Mark preparava o café da manhã. Ele mexeu ovos para os dois meninos, pondo a mesa para os três. Tommy estava com seu jeito animado de sempre, mas eu podia ver Mark se esforçando com Jake, perguntando sobre seus desenhos, tentando incluí-lo na conversa.
Um homem cozinhando o café da manhã | Fonte: Midjourney
Foi um pequeno começo, mas já era alguma coisa. A confiança levaria tempo para ser reconstruída, mas, por enquanto, parecia que Mark entendia o que estava em jogo.
Eu não estava pronta para perdoá-lo ainda. Mas eu tinha esperança de que talvez, só talvez, as coisas melhorassem.
Uma família tomando café da manhã | Fonte: Midjourney
Gostou desta história? Considere conferir esta: Depois de uma semana fora, cheguei em casa e tive a visão estranha e perturbadora dos meus filhos dormindo no chão frio do corredor. Com o coração batendo forte, procurei por respostas, apenas para descobrir que meu marido estava desaparecido e barulhos estranhos vinham do quarto das crianças. O que descobri em seguida me deixou furiosa — e pronta para uma briga!
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.
Girl Claims She Sees Late Mom at School Every Day, Dad Shocked Upon Discovering the Truth — Story of the Day
Michael, a single father, was left with his 8-year-old daughter after his wife died in a car accident. He thought he was managing well and that his daughter was coping with her mother’s death. But one day, she approached him and said she saw her mom at school every day.
Michael mourned the loss of his wife, Simone, every day. Just a few months ago, she had died in a car accident, but her body was never found because she had fallen into a river.
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This left Michael alone with his 8-year-old daughter, Hannah. Determined to stay strong for her, Michael moved to another city to escape the painful memories that filled their old town. He knew Hannah had already lost her mother; he couldn’t let her lose him, too.
Hannah slowly adapted to her new school and even seemed happy. Michael, on the other hand, had to learn to be both a father and a mother.
He taught himself how to style Hannah’s hair, woke up early every morning to make her breakfast and pack her lunch, and even learned some ballet moves to practice with her at home.
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Simone had enrolled Hannah in ballet, believing she would be a great ballerina one day. Michael kept that dream alive, and it kept a part of Simone alive in her.
Today, Michael had finished work early and decided to pick up Hannah from school, a rare treat since she usually took the bus. He waited in the car outside the school, excitement bubbling inside him.
Soon, Hannah ran out of the school. Michael honked the horn to get her attention, and she waved cheerfully, sprinting toward the car. She hopped in, throwing her backpack onto the back seat.
“Hi, Dad!” Hannah said with a big smile as she got into the car.
“Hi, sweetheart. How was school today?” Michael asked, starting to drive.
“It was good. Everyone praised me for my math. All the work we did yesterday really helped,” Hannah replied proudly.
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Hannah’s smile faded. “But Mom still ignores me,” she said sadly.
Michael’s heart skipped a beat. He hit the brakes harder than he meant to. “What do you mean, Hannah? Do you talk to her?” he asked, his voice full of worry.
“Yes, every day,” Hannah said. “But she pretends she doesn’t know me.”
Michael sighed and started driving again, feeling a heavy weight on his chest. “Hannah, your mom is in a better place now. It’s far away, and she can’t respond to you. But she hears everything you say and loves you very much.”
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Hannah looked confused. “What do you mean? She’s not far away. She’s at school. I see her every day,” she insisted.
Michael glanced at her, puzzled. “What? I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
Hannah groaned in frustration. “Dad, what’s not to understand? Mom cleans our school every morning when I get there. But when I talk to her, she says she doesn’t know me. I think she’s mad because I want to quit ballet,” she said.
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“You want to quit ballet?” Michael asked, surprised.
Yes. I don’t like it anymore. Mom wanted me to do ballet, but now she doesn’t even talk to me,” Hannah said.
“Hannah, you’re not quitting ballet,” Michael said firmly.
“I will!” Hannah shot back, her voice rising.
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“No!” Michael shouted louder than he intended. Hannah’s eyes widened in fear. He took a deep breath and softened his tone. “I’m sorry, but you’re not quitting ballet. We’re not discussing this.”
“But…” Hannah started to say.
Michael cut her off. “It’s not up for discussion. Now let’s go to school, and you show me your mom.”
“She’s not there now. She only comes in the mornings,” Hannah replied.
“Then tomorrow, I’ll go to school with you, and you can show me,” Michael said, determined to understand what was going on.
“Okay, you’ll see I’m telling the truth. You don’t believe me now,” Hannah said quietly.
Michael sighed, his heart aching for his daughter.
For the rest of the day, Michael couldn’t find peace. His mind kept racing with thoughts of Hannah seeing visions of Simone. He had thought Hannah was coping well with her mother’s death.
She had been calm and cheerful since their move to the new city. But now, it seemed he was wrong.
The next day, Michael took Hannah to school and went inside with her. All morning, Hannah kept repeating that she wasn’t lying and that he would soon see for himself.
“Where is she?” Michael asked as they walked through the school corridors, his eyes scanning the halls.
“I don’t know. We need to find her,” Hannah replied, looking around anxiously.
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They walked further, passing classrooms and offices. Suddenly, Hannah shouted, “There! Mom!” She pointed at a cleaner standing with her back to them. Michael froze, his heart pounding.
From behind, the woman did look like Simone. Hannah ran up to her and gently tugged on her sleeve. Michael approached slowly, his mind racing.
When the woman turned around, Michael realized it wasn’t Simone. The resemblance had been uncanny from behind, but up close, it was clear she was a stranger.
“Oh, you’re not my mom,” Hannah said. She stepped back, her shoulders slumping.
“Unfortunately not, sweetie,” the woman replied kindly, giving Hannah a gentle smile.
After apologizing to the woman, Michael took Hannah’s hand and led her aside. “Hannah, this isn’t your mom. I know it’s hard to lose her, but your mom is in a better place now and is always watching over you,” he said softly.
“I know this isn’t Mom! I’m not blind,” Hannah said, her eyes filling with tears. “But she was here. I swear, I saw her.”
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“You don’t believe me!” Hannah shouted, her voice echoing in the hallway. “Mom always believed me!” She turned and ran away from Michael.“Hannah!” he called after her, but she kept running, her small figure disappearing down the hall.
Michael returned to his car, feeling a deep sense of guilt. He knew Hannah and Simone had a special bond. He realized he could never replace her mother, but he would try his best to be there for his daughter.
Michael took time off work and scheduled an appointment with a psychologist for Hannah that very day after school. He picked her up and explained, “We’re going to see a lady you can talk to about anything. She’s here to help.”
Hannah crossed her arms and frowned, still angry with Michael. “I don’t want to talk to anyone,” she muttered.
“I know you’re upset, but this might help,” Michael said gently as they drove to the psychologist’s office.
When they arrived, the psychologist greeted them warmly. “Hi, Hannah. I’m Dr. Stevens. Would you like to come with me?” she asked with a kind smile.
Hannah glanced at Michael, then reluctantly followed Dr. Stevens.
After an hour, Dr. Stevens came out to talk to Michael. She looked thoughtful and serious.
“How did it go?” Michael asked, his voice filled with concern.
Dr. Stevens smiled reassuringly. “I don’t see any signs of psychological issues. I don’t think she’s lying. Hannah genuinely believes she sees her mother at school.”
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Michael frowned. “But that’s impossible. Her mother is dead.”
“I understand,” Dr. Stevens said, nodding. “But everyone grieves in their own way. Hannah might not be ready to let go of her mother. She could be seeing her in others.”
“What should I do?” Michael asked, feeling lost.
“Support her. Believe her,” Dr. Stevens advised. “She’s not lying to you. This is her reality right now.”
Michael nodded, taking a deep breath. “Okay, thank you.”
He picked up Hannah, and they headed home. On the way, he glanced at her, noticing she seemed a bit calmer, less angry. He hoped this was a step in the right direction.
The next day, Michael took Hannah to school again. As they arrived, her teacher approached his car. “I have some of Hannah’s drawings to show you,” the teacher said.
Michael got out of the car, curious. “Sure, let’s see them,” he replied, following the teacher.
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The teacher handed him a stack of drawings. Michael flipped through them, astonished. “These are amazing. I didn’t know Hannah could draw like this,” he said, feeling a swell of pride.
“She has real talent,” the teacher agreed.
Michael thanked the teacher and continued to look at the drawings as he walked into the hallway. He was so absorbed that he almost didn’t notice what was in front of him.
When he looked up, his heart nearly stopped. Standing there was Simone. Michael felt like he had forgotten how to breathe; his heart raced, and he couldn’t move.
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Just then, Hannah ran out of her classroom, her face lighting up when she saw the woman.
“Mom!” Hannah shouted, running towards the woman who looked exactly like her late mother. She turned to Michael with a triumphant smile. “I told you I was telling the truth.”
Michael stood frozen, his mind reeling. “Uh-huh,” he mumbled, unable to form any other words.
The teacher called Hannah back, and she reluctantly returned to her classroom. Michael, still in shock, slowly approached the woman. “Simone?” he asked, his voice shaking.
The woman looked at him, clearly confused. “Excuse me?” she said.
“Simone, is it really you?” Michael asked again, his heart pounding.
“I’m sorry, sir, but my name is Evelyn,” the woman replied firmly.
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“Sorry, I didn’t hear you,” Evelyn said, still looking puzzled
How is this possible? How did you end up here?” Michael asked.
“Sir, I really don’t understand what you’re talking about. I’ve never seen you before in my life. I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. I need to get back to work,” Evelyn said, turning to leave.
“You have a tattoo on your shoulder!” Michael shouted, desperate. Evelyn stopped in her tracks, frozen. “A chrysanthemum,” he added.
Evelyn turned around slowly, her eyes wide with surprise. “How do you know that?”
“You got it when Hannah was born. Hannah Chrysanthemum, that’s the name of the flower on your shoulder. You joked that even if Hannah grew up and forgot about you, the flower would always be with you,” Michael explained.
“Listen, this is very strange, and it’s scaring me,” she said, her eyes darting around nervously.
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“I also wanted to get that tattoo but was too scared. You were always braver than me,” Michael said.
“How do you know what tattoo I have? Have you been following me? First, that strange girl calls me her mother, and now you. I’m going to go crazy,” Evelyn said, her voice rising with fear.
“Please, let me explain everything. Will you have coffee with me?” Michael asked, his eyes pleading.
“I need to finish my work,” Evelyn replied, still looking wary.
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“I’ll wait for you outside,” Michael said, hoping she would agree.
Michael went outside and leaned against his car, his mind racing. He couldn’t believe this was real. After some time, Simone came out of the school and hesitantly approached him.
“Ready to go?” Michael asked softly.
Simone nodded, and they got into the car, driving to the nearest café. They ordered coffee. Black. Michael smiled, remembering how Simone always hated coffee with sugar or cream.
When their order arrived, Michael took a deep breath. “I need to tell you something. We were married, and we have a daughter named Hannah.”
Simone looked confused but listened intently. “I don’t remember any of that,” she said softly. “Fishermen found me on the riverbank. They let me live with them, but I couldn’t remember anything about my life, not even my name. I chose the name Evelyn, but I don’t know why.”
Michael’s eyes softened. “We wanted to name our next daughter Evelyn,” he explained.
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Simone’s eyes widened. “Really?”
Michael nodded. “Yes. Hannah and I would love for you to come home with us. You don’t have to decide now, but think about it.”Simone looked down at her coffee. “Okay, I’ll come with you. But I still don’t remember anything.”
Michael smiled gently. “That’s alright. We can figure it out together.”Simone had been living with Michael and Hannah for a week. Hannah was very happy and constantly reminded Michael that she had been right.
Simone was also trying to adjust to her new life. Although she still couldn’t remember anything from before, she was trying her best to fit in.
Michael decided they should sleep in separate rooms for now. He wanted Simone to feel comfortable and not pressured.
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Today, after breakfast, Simone was finishing her coffee at the table while Michael washed the dishes. Hannah approached Simone with a serious look on her face.
“Mom, will you be mad at me if I quit ballet?” Hannah asked.
“Why would I be mad at you?” she asked, glancing at Michael, who stopped washing dishes to listen.
“You liked watching me dance. You wanted me to be a ballerina,” Hannah said quietly.
Simone smiled gently. “And what do you want to do?” she asked.
Hannah’s face lit up. “I want to draw!”
“Then you should draw,” Simone said. She turned to Michael. “Do you think we could enroll her in an art school?”
Michael smiled warmly. “Yes, definitely,” he replied.
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“Yay!” Hannah shouted. She hugged Simone tightly, then ran to Michael and hugged him before dashing off to her room.
Simone watched her go, then cautiously approached Michael, holding her coffee cup. “Let me wash this,” she offered.
Michael took the cup from her hands. “It’s okay, I’ll wash it,” he said with a smile. Simone smiled back but didn’t move away. She continued to stand there, watching him.
“Is everything okay?” Michael asked, noticing her hesitation.
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“Yes,” Simone said softly. “I think I remembered something.”
Michael turned to face her. “What did you remember?”
“We were standing by the sea, and a dog ran up to us. It first knocked me over and then knocked down an arch we were standing under,” Simone said.
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Michael laughed. “Yes, that was our wedding. The dog was Toby, my childhood pet. He adored you and couldn’t contain his excitement. That was your favorite story from our wedding.”
Simone smiled. “I think it will still be my favorite story when I remember everything,” she said.
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Michael smiled back, and Simone tentatively hugged him. Michael hugged her back, trying not to splash her with water and soap. He felt warmth and hope flood through him.
Just a few weeks ago, he couldn’t have imagined feeling this happy again. As he held her, he realized how much he had missed this closeness.
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