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Edward’s thoughtfulness was subtle, like a spring rain–softly nurturing my soul.

I saved the photos.

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That night, I picked Yvonne up after class and brought her back to my place. I cooked dinner for her myself.

She was still at that age where she was growing fast, and honestly, eating out all the time just wasn’t good for her. Whenever I have the time, I should really cook for her at home,‘ I thought.

Yvonne came running into the kitchen and said, “Mom, I can eat spicy food now.”

“Oh, really? When did you learn to handle that?” I asked, a bit surprised. ‘Back in my previous life, Yvonne was so picky about food–she couldn’t even handle a hint of spice. I always had to make her two separate dishes at every meal,‘ I thought.

“Just recently. I found out spicy food actually helps me eat more,” Yvonne said, totally earnest.

I chuckled. “Grandma always said I was eating spicy food before I could even walk. Where we’re from, spicy’s just how we do it.”

“Mom, you got off work so early today. Aren’t you busy anymore?” Yvonne asked.

While I was tossing the veggies in the pan, I said, “I quit my job. Now I’ll have time to pick you up after class.”

shock. “But Mom, I thought

“Yeah, I do enjoy working. But after I take a


to

next day, I dropped Yvonne off at school and got to the office a little after ten. As I arrived, I saw Quinn coming

her eyes, and she turned away without saying a

wasn’t my sister–in–law anymore, and I didn’t

so I just went straight

invited me to a farewell lunch, along with a few other

I was about to head out when Jared stopped me. “Quinn tried to confess to Nathan again yesterday, but got shot down. Nathan even called me, asking if I could do

off guard, not sure what

graceful, like you. Quinn’s way

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being gentle,” Jared said, a little


your sister. I can’t really help

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realize there wasn’t much point in talking about it with me. He nodded. “If Quinn says

I’m not going to bite my tongue and indulge her like I used to,” I said with a

gave me a call, asking where

I was about to pick Yvonne up from school, and he asked if he could tag along. He

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