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When I got home from work on Monday, I could hear Carmen talking in the back room. I took off my shoes and headed to the bedroom for a shower. As I walked past the guest room, I saw Carmen in a chair with a book in her lap and Austin sleeping. He seemed a lot more peaceful than the last time I looked in on him while he was sleeping.
“What are you doing, love?” I asked softly.
“Austin said he likes my voice and asked me to read to him. He was having nightmares and a friendly presence has helped to keep them away for a while.”
“How long have you been reading?”
“A few hours. I went and got a glass of water to help with the dryness while I talk. I think this is the longest I’ve ever talked,” she giggled.
“I’m going to go shower, then we can make an early dinner. Orella will be ……
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