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.

crib and saw that she was still fast asleep. I smiled, knowing that my husband and I were truly blessed with two beautiful

that both my children were sound asleep, I quietly made my way out of their

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now. Lukel and Janice were sprawled out on the living room floor, their eyes glued to the TV

the TV. “Squidward just got hit in the face with a pie!!

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

unfold.

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

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

I was passing down that love to my own kids. I couldn’t help but feel grateful for

Lukel and Janice’s laughter filled the

as I watched them. But then Lukel suddenly sat up, his eyes wide with excitement.

excitement. “It’s

was. “Oh wow, I love that part!” I told him,

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

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

a sense of contentment wash over me. These were the moments that made parenthood worth it. I love watching my children bond–over a silly cartoon, laughing and enjoying each other’s

jumped to his feet,

Janice agreed, joining her brother

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affectionately. “You two are the best audience a mom could ask for,” I

course, we were hungry. Watching TV was quite great, fun, and amazing. I was

to grab some

TES MEMORIES 2.

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