16: Bad Lesson, Good Counsel

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Elara’s POV I flagged down the first taxi and hopped in. I repeated Evelyn's address and impatiently tapped my feet in the car. Once we arrived, I rushed out, half-running down the cleared pathway. I felt overwhelmed by nostalgia. I had lived in the downtown part of town for years and nursed my baby there, which was a far cry from Marco's luxurious life. “Lily!” She dropped the shovel and scissors and ran towards us, arms wide open. “Oh, my darling.” She hugged us warmly, rocking our bodies in the warm embrace. “I've missed you and my baby so much.” “We've missed you more.” I sighed, inhaling her sweet fragrance and reliving every moment we shared. “I don't know how much time I have left.” My lips trembled. She pulled away, her face taking a frown. “Come on, let's go in.” We had

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