Before she knew it, mid–December <b>had </b>arrived, and Christmas was just around the corner.
Her parents, Bryce, and Paul gathered together, discussing ns to return to their hometown for the Christmas celebration.
Bryce and Paul had special jobs with very few vacation days, and they would have to workte into the night before getting <b>any </b>time off.
Reba, however, wasn’t in a hurry. What mattered to her was that the whole family was together.
She thought it would be wonderful for everyone to wait a few extra days in Macloria until Bryce and Paul got time off from work, and then all headed back to their hometown together.
<b>It </b><b>was </b>during this time that Theodore reached out to Reba. He called her from an unfamiliar number, asking her to meet him to discuss the matter of their divorce.
After their conversation concluded, Reba <b>was </b>ovee with an unexpected rush of joy. It felt <b>as </b>if a <b>massive </b>weight that had long burdened her heart had finally been lifted.
Debra, noticing Reba’s sudden <b>change </b><b>in </b>demeanor, couldn’t help but inquire, “Who was that on the phone? Why are you so happy?”
Reba struggled to contain her emotions, <b>but </b>soon found herself unable to restrain the tears welling up in her eyes. Her years of hardship and emotional turmoil seemed to culminate in this moment of release. Finally, she felt free.
“Mom, Theodore wants to meet me to talk about our <b>divorce</b>!” Reba <b>shared </b>with a sense of liberation.
Debra, momentarily taken aback, quickly recovered with excitement<b>. </b>“Well, that’s good news! You two should hurry and sort out this divorce!”
Debra’s joy was palpable as she leaped from her seat, dashing to the study with a <b>youthful </b>exuberance. “Honey, I have wonderful news! That scoundrel has finally agreed to <b>divorce </b>with Becky!”
Captivated by his wife’s infectious happiness, Patrick momentarily felt as though she was just as radiant as she had been in her youth.
“Honey!” Debra eximed, realizing her husband’s distraction. When he didn’t respond immediately, her expression turned stern. “Pay attention.”
Patrick quickly snapped out of his reverie, focusing intently on his wife. “What’s wrong? What happened?”
Rolling her eyes, Debra sighed, “What was on your mind earlier? You seemed lost in your thoughts.”
But before she could finish, Debra resumed her excitement, eximing, “Honey, let me share the good news again. Theodore is epting the divorce! He just called Becky and asked to discuss about the matter.”
Patrick was surprised at first before he broke into a warm smile. That’s great news,”
As he spoke, Patrick retrieved a document from a drawer, handing it to Debra. “Here, give this to Becky. When she’s ready to proceed with the divorce, <b>have </b>Theodore sign these agreements.
“This is…a divorce agreement?” Debra’s voice quivered slightly as she read the title of the document, her brows furrowing with concern.
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Patrick nodded solemnly his gaze fixed on the papers before them. “Yes, Adrian drafted this meticulously. Its primary aim is to safeguard Becky’s rights to custody of the children. We must Theodore sign it to prevent any future attempts by the Edwards family to reim the children.
“Okay.” Patrick’s words hung heavy in the air, and Debra grasped the gravity of the situation. Her eyes widened with understanding, and she nodded decisively.
“I’ll go and show this to Becky right away,” Debra dered, her voice determined as she reached for the document and made. her way purposefully out of the room.
Patrick watched her depart with a tender smile.
Meanwhile, in the cozy confines of the living room, Reba cradled Lily close to her chest, softly encouraging her <b>to </b><b>say </b>“Mommy”
“Mo…mo….” Lily’s innocent voice echoed through the room as she blinked up at her mother with wide, curious eyes. After a brief pause, a tiny bubble formed on her lips, followed by a heart–melting utterance of “Mommy!”
Reba’s heart swelled with joy, her eyes shimmering with tears of happiness. Lily had just called her “Mommy” for the very first time, which was a milestone that filled her with immense pride and warmth.
Just then, Debra emerged from the study, drawn by the sound of Lily’s joyful promation. Her face lit infectious smile <b>as </b>she hurried over to join the heartwarming scene. “Lily called you Mommy?”
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Reba nodded enthusiastically, her voiceced with emotion. Yes, she did!”
Quick, sweetie, I’m Grandma. Say “Grandma” for me!” Debra’s eyes twinkled with anticipation as she yfully coaxed Lily.
Lily turned her attention to Debra, her expression curious and attentive. With a look of concentration, she attempted to mimic the sound. “Gr…Grand…
Lily had just started learning how to talk and wasn’t very fluent yet, which waspletely normal.
Debra ced the divorce agreement on the table and then reached out to take Lily from Reba’s arms as she began. “Becky, this is the divorce agreement prepared by Adrian<b>. </b>It focuses on securing custody rights for the children, ensuring the Edwards family won’t contest it and try to take them away. When you speak with Theodore about the divorce, make sure he <b>signs </b>this agreement.”
Reba’s attention shifted to the divorce agreement resting on the table. With a deep <b>breath</b><b>, </b>she reached out and picked it
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“Money or possessions don’t matter to us, and we care most are these two children. We must ensure they stay with us and <b>not </b>let that jerk take them away,” Debra continued.
Having spoken her piece, Debra moved to the cozy corner where Lilyy nestled in her arms. She cooed and gently encouraged the baby to say call Reba “Mommy“.
Meanwhile, Reba settled into the soft embrace of the couch<b>, </b>her fingers tracing the embossed letters of the divorce agreement as she carefully read it.
As she read, Reba felt a wave of relief wash over her. Adrian had thought of everything, especially the future care of her beloved children<b>. </b>
“Yeah, I’ll make sure he signs it,” Reba dered softly.
Debra’s face lit up with a proud smile at Reba’s resolve, nodding her approval warmly.
With the agreement in hand, Reba rose gracefully from the uch. “I’ll go upstairs and put the way
Tomorrow, Theodore had scheduled a meeting to discuss their vorce, leaving Reba with today to gather herself at home.
“Alright.” Debra replied.
Reba ascended the stairs with purpose, the soft rustle of the document in her hand a reminder of the weighty decisions ahead. In her room, she carefully ced the agreement inside a drawer, taking a moment to breathe deeply before turning back downstairs.
Beyond the immediate concerns of paperwork and <b>discussions</b>, the household buzzed with the joyful milestones of their children. Lily’s first attempts at speaking were a testament to their growth, while even Key was now beginning to experiment with standing, clutching onto furniture for support.
The family had recently invested in a specialized <b>baby </b>walker and they carefully ced the little ones inside. The babies gripped the handles, their chubby legs wobbling as they toddled around the spacious living room.
Reba, Debra, and the two nannies were all <b>fixated </b>on the babies, observing their unsteady attempts at walking.
However, at this early stage, the babies couldn’t stay on their feet for long. After a brief stint of exploration, the nannies would swoop in, cradling them gently to prevent any idents
Reba and Debra returned to the plush sofa, theirughter filling the room as they yfully interacted with the babies, encouraging them to utter their first words.
Mommy… Kev’s tiny mouth puckered, his voice innocent and full of wonder, making Reba’s face lit up with pure joy and surprise.
Debra, inspired by this heartwarming moment, continued her efforts to teach the babies to call her “Grandma<b>.</b>”
Three hourster, Debra gave up, her throat was dry from all the excitement and teaching.
Standing up, she turned to head towards the kitchen for a well–deserved ss of water.
“Grand…” Suddenly, Kevin made a sound.
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Turning back around, she looked at Kev with wide eyes, overwhelmed with disbelief and delight.
“Sweetheart, who did you just call?”