Chapter 83
Author: Jay Chula
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The kitchen came alive with the sizzling melody of ingredients meeting the hot pan as Tyler embarked on his morning mission to prepare pancakes for his beloved mother. Donning a charming kitchen apron, he gracefully maneuvered the spatula, his anticipation rising with each flip of the pancakes. Moments later, he stood triumphant, a plate of golden, fluffy pancakes accompanied by a refreshing smoothie in his hands.

With utmost care, Tyler made his way upstairs to his mother’s room, his heart brimming with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Gently, he rapped his knuckles on the door, signaling his arrival before venturing inside. Eleven, his mother, lay serenely cocooned in the warmth of slumber.

Tyler placed the tray bearing the delectable breakfast on a table beside his mother’s head. Sitting down on the edge of her bed, he couldn’t help but gaze at her peaceful countenance, a tidal wave of thoughts crashing through his mind.

His emotions resembled a labyrinth, tangled and comp
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