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“What are you thinking about?” Papa asks, running his hand up and down my back.

“You guys. My life here. How much I love you two,” I whisper.

“We love you, too.” Daddy kisses my lips.

“Hmm, I think you’re also thinking about something else,” Papa points out.

“I’m sorry,” I sigh. “I know I’m not supposed to think about it but it’s hard. She used to be my friend.”

“Lainey?” Daddy asks.

I bury my head into his chest. “I’m sorry. I am just worried about her.”

“She’s safe where she is.” Papa kisses my shoulder. “That’s all we can tell you. She is safe.”

I let out a sigh and nod. It’s better than nothing.

“Now try not to worry about it too much,” Daddy chuckles. “Though, knowing you, it will be hard.”

“It will be,” I mumble. “But I’ll try.”

“Good girl,” Papa praises. “What do you want to do today?”

“Snuggle with you both. Nothing else,” I reply. “I just want to be next to you both since it’s where I belong.”

“Love you.” Daddy kisses my forehead.

“Love you, too.” I grab Papa’s hand. “I love you.”

“Love you.”

The End