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It had been a year since Layla had started working at Tate Industries. Thad flown by.
It had been a year of growth for her.
Her parents had begun to stay out of her personal and work life. Though she struggled to adjust, she knew that it was a necessary
burden if she wanted to grow as a person.
That night she returned hafter a long day at the office. She thought that silence would be the only one there to greet her, but
when she got hKiara and Rose were there. Shea had brought them over.
"Layla, your parents haven't arrived at Bridgedale, right? | didn't want you to feel bored alone at home, so | brought Kiara and Rose
here," Shea said with a smile.
"You are the best, Aunt Shea! Mom and Dad took Robert with them to Bridgedale, and | was kind of upset about it this morning, but
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Layla patted Kiara on the head before doing the sto Rose.
"What are your plans for the summer holidays?"
"I'll do what Big Sister does." Kiara had always copied Rose. She followed Rose around like a puppy and did almost everything Rose
did. Though the two were not sisters by blood, they were just as close.
"lI don't have any plans. | just want to stay hwith Mom and Dad." Rose could not be exposed to sunlight, and she had to be
extremely careful during summer.
"You can chere more often to eat with me, then!" Layla said. "Or you can just stay here. | might not have tto play with
you, but | can take you out on the weekends."
Layla adored her cousins because they were as sweet and innocent as angels.
Tammy's daughter, Tiffany, was slightly more mischievous, but would still behave with Layla.
"Do you two want to stay here? If you do, | can bring over your belonging later," Shea said to her daughters.
Kiara looked at Rose while Rose nodded at Shea.
"I will go hlater and pack your stuff. I'll cover tomorrow morning and we can all go up the hill," Shea said.
"Aunt Shea, are you guys going to the Hightide Church tomorrow?"
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you."
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