Wonder land (love in darkness)

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hen, concocting another culinary masterpiece. Her cooking always surpassed any standard I coul

she replied, though I knew she pro

it, just asking," I sai

hen come down to eat, okay?" Mom instruct

my mind. A quick shower later, I descended the stairs and found M

at," she beckoned, her

t the mysterious events unfolding in my life. "Can you tell me what's

tanding. "Nothing to worry about, dear. I

ed, seeking confirmation that

nspoken curiosity lingered within me. "Mom, do you care to tell me ab

of nostalgia in her eyes. "I know it was rough," she cont

news. "I'll be traveling for business," she revealed, her tone carr

r departure. "I hate when you travel. I always feel lonely," I co

week shouldn't be too bad, baby. You should get yourself a boyfriend

, realizing the abs

comfortable silence, the bond between mother and daughter transcending the need for con

As Mom settled in to watch her favorite show, exhaustion took

how today. Go and sleep," I sugges

ght. "See you tomorrow," she whispered b

the elegant choices, I decided to don the dress for the party. Completing the ensemble with silver earrings and a necklace, I couldn't help but notice the delicate silver