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That morning, Giselle’s apartment was still quiet. Billy had left for work at dawn, while Giselle was folding clothes in the living room. She hadn’t had breakfast yet.

Suddenly, the apartment doorbell rang.

“Who would come this early…” Giselle muttered as she walked to the door.

The moment she opened it, a familiar face appeared.

“Leon?” Giselle narrowed her eyes. “What are you doing here?”

Leon stood there holding two large bags. “I brought breakfast.”

“Why did you suddenly—”

Before Giselle could finish speaking, a small voice sounded from behind.

“Mommy! Who’s there?”

Gesha came running, her hair still messy. When she saw Leon, her eyes lit up instantly....