Chapter 12 - Little Poppy Comforts Her Mother During The Stressful Evening
Back at the coastal home, evening shadows stretched across the hardwood floors of the quiet living room. Audrey sat at the kitchen table rubbing her temples, staring at a stack of mounting legal bills and court summons notifications.
Little Poppy walked over quietly, carrying her favorite stuffed rabbit in one hand and a cup of warm water in the other. “Mommy, are the bad people going to take our house away from us?” Poppy asked with innocent, heartbreaking concern.
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Audrey pulled her daughter into her lap, burying her face in Poppy’s soft curls to hide her tears of exhaustion. “Never, sweetheart; Mommy will fight tooth and nail to make sure we always have our safe home,” Audrey promised softly.
Poppy hugged her tightly, providing the strength Audrey needed to keep going through the storm.
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