The Love From Vengeance

185: MEMORIES 2

ARIEL’S POV

[FLASHBACK CONTINUES]

I tiptoed quietly into my children’s bedroom, trying not to wake Janice, who was sleeping soundly in her crib. Laikel was already waiting for me, his big brown eyes lighting up as soon as he saw me. “Mommy, are you going to read me a bedtime story?” he asked eagerly, his small hands clutching his favorite teddy bear tightly.

“Yes, my love,” 1 replied with a smile, settling down on the edge of his bed. “Which story would you like to hear tonight

Luikel thought for a moment before pointing to a book on his shelf. “Can we read the one about the princess and the dragon?”

“Of course,” I told him, pulling out the book and opening it to the first page. As I started reading. Lukel snuggled closer to me, his eyes fixed on the colorful illustrations.

As 1 continued to read, Lukel would occasionally interrupt with questions or comments, showing me how much he was engaged in the story. I couldn’t help but feel proud of my little boy’s curious mind and his love for stories.

As the story came to an end, Lukel let out a contented sigh. “That was a great story, Mommy. Can we read another one?”

I chuckled, ruffling his hair affectionately. “It’s getting late, my love. We can read another one

tomorrow.”

Lukel pouted, but I could see his eyes were getting heavy. “Okay, Mommy. Can you sing me a lullaby then?”

“Of course,” I said, starting to sing his favorite lullaby. As I sang, I could feel Lukel’s body relaxing and his breathing becoming even. Before I knew it, he was fast asleep, his teddy bear clutched tightly in his arms.

I stayed for a while, watching my little angel sleep peacefully. It was moments like these that reminded me of how blessed I was to be a mother. I gently kissed Lukel’s forehead before getting up to check on Janice.

was still fast asleep. I smiled, knowing that my husband and I were truly blessed

sound asleep, I quietly made my way out of their

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in the house, the others had gone out, so it was just the three of us right now. Lukel and Janice were sprawled out on the living room floor, their eyes glued to the TV screen. I couldn’t help but smile as

the TV. “Squidward just

her small hand covering her

unfold.

on the floor, sitting in between my two little ones. “What’s so funny, Lukel?” I asked, already

face!” he brought out, still laughing. “It’s so funny!”

I was passing down that love to my own kids. I couldn’t help but feel grateful for this moment, this simple joy of watching

the episode continued, Lukel and Janice’s laughter filled the

I watched

said, practically bouncing with excitement. “It’s the part where

and nodded, pretending to be just as excited as he was. “Oh wow, I love that part!” I told

who was still giggling at Squidward’s misfortunes. “Janice, you have to see

SpongeBob and Patrick catch jellyfish with their nets. “Wow, that’s so cool!” she said, her voice filled with

wash over me. These were the moments that made parenthood worth it. I love

ever!” Lukel jumped to his feet,

right?” Janice agreed, joining her brother in his over–the–top

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ruffling their hair affectionately. “You two are the best audience a mom could ask

and headed to the kitchen for some snacks. Yeah, of course, we were hungry. Watching TV was quite great, fun, and amazing. I was glad to relish these moments with my two kids; they were really lovely. I was lucky to have them in

some fruits and

TES MEMORIES 2.

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