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I hope that I can continue to hold the fanily together even when we become strained from our duties and our livelihoods.
And I certainly hope as I age that I can have even a fraction of the wisdom you have now. ”
He's quiet , leaned against their hand out of respect and affection that swells until his chest feels fit to burst.
This woman is much too kind. Her softness wasted on a wretched mess like him.
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Mai watched Beau quietly for a moment observing her son-in-law with a silent pondering before she walked over and touched Beau’s head. She stroked it as he had seen her do to Nori before, a tenderness much too kind and gentle.
“Beau. A mother isnt defined by who birthed a -
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“ Then don't think you have failed either , maman.
Sometimes I wonder how my life would've turned out if only my mother had been like you.
I hope to be a parent as strong as you are. To love my children no matter who or what they become.
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“ But I love hearing the stories anyway , because it makes me so happy to hear about how you love him so much.
It makes me think in twenty years , I could be like you telling stories about our son. Isn't that silly of me ? ”
He unpacked their clothes and Syrus' baby bag as she did so , chuckling at her words with a softness only he was capable of.
“ Don't fret , maman. I know that's part of it. I know another part is that he also doesn't want to seem like he's bragging in front of me.
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Nori gave him a look that said ‘I don’t think so’ but they both knew if Beau asked he’d take their son and do anything . Beau always did their child care and this was their gift for what they had to endure.
Once they got to the condo that has been rented, Nori actually -
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Nori knows that I want our son to have a childhood because of what I went through. He worries that if he speaks too much about having a family and his fond memories , it'll make me feel left out. ”
Beau carefully folded each outfit , tucking it away in the wardrobe.
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Could Nori really suggest pausing the stories forever when Beau looked so enamored and lovestruck ?
They have no good childhood stories , so hearing about Nori's made him feel warm and cozy.
“ We can talk more when he's not around.
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“Beau!”
He grumbled as his mother immediately laughed and gently put her hand on her son to soften his grumbling.
“Nori used to build magnificent sand castles. And once he got old enough that little goat zodiac would come see him on our beach trips. They would play tag for-
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Only looking up when she returned. Even the smallest mention of young Nori had him lighting up with glee.
“ Nori darling , hush. The moms are talking. ” 💕
No one can keep him from baby stories !
“ My love , people are stupid. Even fear can't control an idiot. Someone will always say it. What matters is that you're the only one I listen to , the only one I care to look good for. ”
He leaned against them , resting his head on their shoulder.
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“It bothers me though.”
He grumbled.
“People should be too scared to say that. I need to make my reputation worse…”
He grumbled and watched them play quietly before gently brushing against Beau.
As he went to speak again, his mother entered the room with her suitcase-