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Sarah knelt beside him, her hands resting gently on his arms.

“Alex, listen to me,” she said softly. “You’re my son. No one could ever take your place in my heart. But you have to understand, being kind to others doesn’t mean 1 love you any less.”

Alex sniffled, avoiding her gaze. “It feels like you do,” he muttered.

Sarah pulled him into a hug, holding him tightly.

“I’m sorry if I’ve made you feel that way. I’ll do better, Alex. But you have to meet me halfway, okay? No more pushing people away or picking fights. Can we agree on that?”

Alex hesitated, then gave a small nod. “Okay,” he murmured.

Sarah smiled. brushing a stray tear from his check. “That’s my boy. Now, let’s go talk to your coach. I’m sure he’s eager to see what you’ve got today.”

The schoolyard was a swirl of activity, filled with the laughter and shouts of children enjoying their morning.

Sarah stood to the side, taking in the vibrant scene with a calm demeanor.

The sunshine filtered through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the pavement as children darted between their parents and friends.

Just as she turned to check on Alex and Brian, a familiar tug on her sleeve drew her attention.

Alex stood before her, his expression a mix of irritation and expectation.

“You forgot something.” he said firmly, his small arms crossed over his chest.

amused but playing along.

his lips pressed into a

added, glancing pointedly at Brian, who stood

chuckled softly. “Of course,

crouched down, pulling Alex into a warm hug before pressing

to melt away almost immediately, though

gesture quelled half of Alex’s

can’t hug Brian anymore,” Alex declared, his voice serious despite its childish pitch. “And if Brian and I fight, you can only help me.”

surprised at the abrupt demand, before

said with a slight smile, “I think I understand

Alex frowned. “What?”

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light but teasing. “You don’t want anyone else taking your place

off guard, then crossed his arms again. “There’s

a laugh, finding the situation both

diffuse the tension between

both of you out of the crowd before you start a

opportunity to push Brian aside, stepping closer to Sarah

brushing off the shove without

of firm reprimand. “That’s not how we treat our classmates. You could have hurt Brian.” She knelt

scuffed the toe of his shoe against the pavement, his face a mix of guilt and stubbornness.

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