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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.

tilted her head, amused but playing along. “Did I now?

said, his lips pressed

glancing pointedly at Brian, who

softly. “Of course, how

down, pulling Alex into a warm hug before pressing a light

melt away almost immediately, though his gaze flicked

quelled half of Alex’s

its childish pitch. “And if Brian and I fight, you can only help

abrupt demand, before realization dawned.

a slight smile, “I think I

Alex frowned. “What?”

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Chapter 38

“You don’t want anyone else taking your place in

then crossed his arms again. “There’s no such thing, I know

back a laugh, finding the situation

it was time to diffuse the tension between the

enough of this. Let’s get both of you out of the crowd before

schoolyard, Alex took the opportunity to push Brian aside, stepping closer

brushing off the shove

a note of firm reprimand. “That’s not how we treat our classmates. You could have hurt Brian.” She knelt to look him in the eyes.

against the pavement, his face a

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