A New Feeling
The next morning felt soft and calm.
Sunlight came through the window and fell on Shelly’s face. She slowly opened her eyes. For a few seconds, she just stayed there, not moving.
Then the memory came back.
Last night.
Spencer.
That moment.
Her cheeks turned a little warm.
She quickly sat up and touched her lips lightly, almost like she was checking if it really happened.
“It did…” she whispered to herself.
And for the first time in a long time, she smiled without forcing it.
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“Mommy!”
Shaina’s voice came from the other room.
“I can’t find my socks!”
Shelly laughed softly and got out of bed. “I’m coming.”
Just like that, the normal life started again.
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After getting Shaina ready, Shelly walked her to school. Shaina kept talking about her class, her frie
