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“Hello,” Kate was greeted by tantalizing aromas of dinner simmering.
“We’re in the sun room!” Ellie shouted.
Kate dropped her keys on the counter and stepped out of her flip-flops, leaving them by the back door. Walking into the cool depths of the house, she was reminded of her childhood. She would cuddle up with a mystery book, avoiding the midday heat until Abby would show up and drag her outside for a bike ride. Then the two girls would race down to Scoops and wander over to the park, l*****g their cones before the ice cream could run down their arms. Life was so easy back then, she thought.
“Hello, family!” Kate tugged Ellie’s blonde hair before flopping on the couch. “What’s for dinner? It smells amazing.”
A pleased smile flitted over Ray face. “Arroz con pollo. And before you
