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Just as I was about to tumble in a mess, Caleb swooped in to catch me.
âDonât fret!â
In the quiet night, our hearts raced with worry.
Caleb, anxious about Jenifer and the kids, scanned the surroundings, but he didnât neglect me.
Seeing my distress, he gripped my hand tightly and reassured me in a soft tone, âDarling, donât be scared; theyâll be okay.
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Even though he was anxious himself, his voice strained, he still tried to calm me.
But how could I not be scared?
Tears streamed down my cheeks uncontrollably.
If something had happened to Jenifer and the children, how would we manage?
Not long ago, Caleb had lost his father, and I had lost my mother.
Losing more would be unbearableâ¦
As Caleb wiped my tears, a familiar voice suddenly reached our ears.
Debraâs POV:
âMom, Dad, what brings you here? Did you come to pick us up?â
The sweet, clear voice, like the best melody ever heard, reached our ears, making Caleb and me tremble with shock and delight, our eyes brimming with tears.
It was Elena and Dylan!
I held my breath, the tension making my throat tight.
My steps faltered, my fingers clutching my clothes tightly as I summoned my courage to look towards the voice.
At the end of the path, moonlight filtered through the trees, casting scattered beams on the ground, dancing with the breeze Like tiny dancers.
A bright flashlight broke the silence, shining towards us, with Jenifer standing tall, the lightâs source.
She held the childrenâs hands, smiling at us, her serene features glowing in the moonlight, softening with relief.
âCaleb, Debra, good evening,â she greeted us cheerfully as always.
Seeing them safe and sound before us, I breathed a sigh of relief, my tense nerves finally easing.
But the recent scare still lingered, making it hard to completely relax.
I hastened towards them, asking anxiously, âWhat happened? Why did the call suddenly end?â