As Austin glanced at her phone, a warm smile spread across her face.
The message from Eliot made her heart flutter.
The first photo showed a sky-blue lunch box filled with carefully prepared dishes.
Austin recognized it immediately as the one she'd packed for Eliot that morning.
Inside were crustless sandwiches, fresh-cut fruit, and a tiny handwritten note tucked next to the napkin. Just like she used to do.
The second photo showed the lunch box completely empty, not a single crumb left.
Eliot's message appeared beneath the photos : [Mommy, the food was amazing! I ate everything, didn't waste a bite.]
Her fingers flew across the screen as her eyes crinkled with happiness.
[You're such a good boy, Eliot. If you enjoyed it, I'll make more for you tomorrow.]
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