Chapter 143

Marvin could hardly believe what he was hearing. He looked up with wide eyes and asked, "Stella, did you just say you'd really come with me?"

Stella nodded with a warm smile, replying, "Yes, this time I'll go with you."

In an instant, Marvin threw his arms around Stella's waist, his face glowing with gratitude.

"Stella, you're the best!"

Watching Marvin bounce around with joy, Stella felt a mix of emotions welling up inside her.

Keen had always been ashamed of her- never even mentioning kindergarten events. But Marvin? He'd nervously asked for her thoughts, then lit up like Christmas morning when she said yes.

The difference between them was night and day.

Stella hesitated for a moment and asked, "Marvin, do you really want me to come

with you?"

little face fell

you not

that," Stella said, pausing. "Aren't you worried I

immediately shook his head. "Stella, you're so pretty,

if we don't do

a more somber tone, Marvin added, "I don't have a mom, and Dad's always busy, so

never make her angry. We'd go to the park,

be there with me. She wouldn't have to be beautiful or

amazing moms and don't even appreciate them. They don't know that the mom they take

pang

he knew. The family moments he longed for were ones she'd desperately wanted too-ones her own son had denied her

for what he never had, she

mother's embrace, and the mother whose embrace was pushed

gently hugged Marvin, whispering, "It's okay. Stella will always be here for

"And I'll

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