"Baby girl, have you been impulse buying again?" Maria asked with a chuckle leaving her lips. She placed a hand on her hips and awaited an answer from her daughter. Kiara looked up from the book she was reading, meeting her mom's gaze. "I'm not sure if I know what you're talking about, Mom." She wrinkled her brows, sliding her bookmark and placing her book face down. "Oh silly, I saw the dresses, the heels, even the teddy bear." She shook her head, taking a seat beside Kiara. She looked at her, taking hold of her hand gently. "Are you okay Mom?" Kiara asked, looking down at her hand. It was weird of Maria to act like that. "Oh, I just miss my sweet pea. I know I've been a little busy, and you have too." She nodded, trying to hold her tears from spilling out, "You're growing up so fast,

