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my childhood best friend, says, smiling brightly at t

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it?" I ask, feeling anxi

t the pain of his loss, I discovered Adrian had left me a precious gift. I was devastated, but I was also pregnant. Lost in a timeline between the joy of expecting a baby and the grief of losing my great love. Then I realized that, for my son, I would have to survive this storm. For a while, I felt alone and desperate, but I had to pull my

citement, pulling me out of my thoughts. And she's right. This is the first real birthday party I'v

e, sat

Bennett Designer S/A, one of the largest design and architecture companies in the country and the world. This opportunity allowed me to create thi

th restrained excitement, hiding behind a curtain. W

is godfather, who is also our neighbor and dear f

's still earl

thday, Paco." He retorts with a hi

about a game of video games?" Paco suggests, luring him toward the living room.- "Yes!" The boy ch

I think. Now

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ng the room. My boy's dark eyes widen in astonishment. I must confess, it's magical to see the surprised

adorned with ribbons, a table overflowing with sweets and savo

is the greatest reward I could ever have. Seeing him run

scent, unable to let him go for even a second. I

on!" I whisper, my smi

presents with immense excitement. After devouring a generous slice of his favorite cake

go play wit

y no? After al

e, buddy.

, picking up his ball to play in the garden with his scho

," Paco murmurs, leaning against t

fly before turning my attention back to the children playing.

e declares, and his words make me look into his eyes. Paco gr

ther direction. "Alex?!" she calls out worriedly, while I see him standing still in the mi

e collapses to the ground. "Alex?!" I cry out, kneeling beside him, feeling how

asks the children, wh

ow," one of

seek, and suddenly he stopp

w!" My friend abruptly picks him up i

ic, and seconds later, I'm in the back seat of h

be cruel t

cannot lose someone else close to me. Dear God, I