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biting the inside of her cheek , she let the quiet settle before finally answering her again , this time with a more hesitant tone .

❝ .. remember when your father and i separated for a bit when you were very little .. . ᐣ well , that's because he found out that man is your real* father . ❞

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❝ .. you remember lindsey , baby . remember . ᐣ he gifted you that detective playset on christmas when you were a little girl . ❞ she averted her eyes , only to refold one of orion's shirts again .

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❝ yes , my love . ᐣ ❞ she asks warmly with a smile from the bed where she was folding her husband's shirts and trousers . ❝ all alright . ᐣ ❞

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after putting the dress over her shoulder , she carefully picks up her daughter with a smile as she heads up the stairs and to her room .

❝ let's get you all dolled up , love . now , should we do curls today or an updo . ᐣ ❞

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❝ oh . ᐟ look at that , so red and sparkly . the perfect dress for the perfect little princess . ❞

she carefully held the dress in her hands , looking over the expensive and delicate material .

❝ and did you tell daddy thank you and give him his christmas hug . ᐣ ❞

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❝ sweetie , what's wrong . ᐣ ❞ she frowned , immediately picking up her baby girl in her arms .

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