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“Happy birthday,” I said. “Are you excited for your party to start?” She cooed happily and clapped her hands. I hugged her before setting her back down. She immediately tried to stand up, but fell back down and then picked up a handful of sand. She let it sift through her fingers, entranced. Just as I straightened up, Ayla appeared with Kaden and Jack, who was now three months old. His hair was still white and fluffy, but he’d grown a lot during the last three months. My heart grew, seeing my nephew so healthy and happy, along with his parents. Wesley walked over to greet them, shaking Kaden’s hand and giving Ayla a hug before all of them came over to see me. Ayla and Kaden looked content and happy, if a little tired. I embraced Ayla. “I’m so happy to see you all. Thank you for coming.
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