Chapter 2 - Audrey Reassures Little Poppy About Their Secure Home
Audrey pulled Poppy into a tight, fierce embrace, resting her chin softly against the little girl's hair. She let out a slow, controlled breath to keep her own overwhelming panic from spilling over into her voice.
“Listen to me very carefully, sweetheart; this house belongs to us legally and completely,” Audrey whispered with absolute conviction. Poppy blinked her wide, tear-filled eyes, looking up at her mother for any sign of uncertainty.
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“I worked for months, sold your grandfather’s old land, and paid every single cent to buy Grandma out of her share,” Audrey continued gently. “Nobody can ever force you out of your room or make you feel like you do not belong here.”
Poppy sniffled softly, wiping a stray tear away with the sleeve of her favorite pink sweater. The heavy knot in Audrey’s chest loosened just a fraction, though a cold premonition still lingered in the back of her mind.
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