Joanna stared at the small, wiggling mass, practically fuming!
She recited several calming mantras in her head before slowly settling down.
A moment's patience brings peace.
"Lottie, remember to wear something comfortable, okay? We're going to the amusement park today. "
Lottie's little hands, busy dressing, paused.
"There will be lots of other kids there, too. " Joanna was afraid the little brat wouldn't go, which would mean no more chances with Trevon. So she quickly added, "Lottie can play whatever she wants. "
Lottie had a heart condition, so Trevon usually avoided such places. Lottie had never been to an amusement park since she could remember.
Lottie had always envied the children she saw on TV, hand—in—hand with their parents, heading to amusement parks.
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