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.

her crib and saw that she was still fast asleep. I smiled, knowing that my husband and I were truly

my way out of their room and closed the door behind

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typical Saturday afternoon in the house, the others had gone out, so it was just the three of us right now. Lukel and Janice were sprawled out

just got hit in the face with a pie!!

giggled uncontrollably, her small hand covering her mouth as she watched the

unfold.

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

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

was a child, and now I was passing down that love to my own kids. I couldn’t help but feel grateful for this moment,

and Janice’s laughter filled the room. They were completely

as I watched them. But then Lukel

practically bouncing with excitement. “It’s the part where SpongeBob and Patrick

as he was. “Oh wow, I love that part!” I told him, trying my best to match

to Janice, who was still giggling at Squidward’s misfortunes. “Janice, you have to see this!” he exclaimed, grabbing her hand and

with their nets. “Wow, that’s so cool!”

wash over me. These were the moments that made

jumped to

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

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

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

fridge to grab some fruits and snacks for the kids. But before I

TES MEMORIES 2.

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