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“Henry!” she scolded as she ran to his side. Her brows furrowed as she crouched down to him. “You can’t run off like that. I though we talked about this.”
“I’m sorry…” Henry frowned slightly embarrassed while he looked at his mother. “It’s not a big deal is it?” He asked after she scolded him. “I was coming back home soon…”
“Henry. I just want you to learn responsibility. You can’t just go off all the time on your little missions. Time is of the essence,” she lectured, her voice and facial features softening as she continued. “Do you understand me?”

“And, I wish I could just quit for you,” she sighed, placing a hand on top of his head. She couldn’t remember the last...
“I know you are mom.” Henry grinned as she kissed the top of his head. It was comforting being in his mother’s embrace.