a's

my lids. I sat up, groaning and extending my sor

, and I groaned some more.

have to eat Lisa's d

er direction. "Ques

up to see Lisa feeding Marisa, who spits up the milk

oday, we will go purchase a baby

d set the bottle down. "

I announced before Lilly coul

workplace has child

In the past, I didn't understand the appeal of free goods, but in the last year, I've finally

iftly added. "Thank you." She thanked us again and smiled brightl

e, let's not do this so early in the morning," I said as

s, part-time jobs, and additional classes for the rest of the week. Marisa was under my

?" I inquired, placing M

g for a part-time cashier. As a result, I app

ired, as she practiced her dan

rr

nal shift. "They give out high discounts there for their empl

to work extra hours on an internship. If I save enough money, I'll be able to assist Lilly in obtaining a prop

ay at work. I zip up my skirt and wipe it

naturally," Lilly sang as sh

d no idea what to do next because I had gotten up early to help cook and clean. I'm curious how Lisa does a

grimly at us. "My ex doesn't like too

o end the

get some fruit juice. "Hey, you got a da

" It's not a huge deal." She brushes i

uckles slowly before shaking her head and

re with flowers--" she scoops a mouth

l not be there." She smiles broadly. Despite

myself on the island and tickle Marisa's cheek. "Do you think it's okay if you bring Ma

ly asked, picking a warm loaf of

is my niece." I ate the eggs and

face Marisa.

color she wants," I remarked, tossing a spoon in

at suppose

h. "She is...my fourth adopted brother's daughter."

"And why is your fourth adopted

ly after Marisa was born. My fourth adopted brother became depressed when she died a

op. "That is q

he other three decide not to look after his daughter." Despite being a young hurting youngster, I decided to

s such a sad family history." She is an in

ed, "I

e?" That's the sto

me questions," I shrug. "They

after class, so I can't go baby shopping this time." Appar

pany me every time we go baby shopping.

definitely didn't expect us to remember her daily work routine, but we do. In a

h,

t some cleaning supplies. Mak

d widely.

t," Lilly

p wh

silently thank us by assist

ore letting out a quie

Listen to Vera, okay?" she says to Marisa, and I give her a b

love

as she hesitantly handed Marisa over to me. I placed her in

the bag, a

s, and 12 seconds," I say to Lisa. "I've got this." I

and found us a vacant seat. "Heard Lisa and Marisa are living with you and your

ng at us. Because I didn't want to move Marisa, I infor

While I was playing with Marisa, Bob looked in the re

le would do t

saw a few individuals resting beneath the bus stop. "You know

l out, and I tucked it back in. "H

eep exhale. "Ju

do you

. "Sweet young girls like you and your roommate