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"Only one word; beautiful. This is beautiful," I whispered, my voice barely leaving my lips as I took in the sight in front of me, where I would be living for the duration of my stay at the mansion. "So, you like it?" Mrs. Jenson asked and I could almost hear the hesitation and nervousness in her voice. It almost made me want to cry seeing the old lady nervous and anxious to know if I liked it or not. I shook my head at her. "I don't like it, I love it," I corrected, beaming at her, "Mom," I added.?I?love?how?the?word?sounded?when?I?spoke?it.?I?miss?my?mom. Mrs. Jenson surprised me by stepping towards me and taking me in a tight hug. "I'm so glad you're back," she whispered, sighing into my hair. "I missed you so much," she said, pulling back and cupping my cheeks before kissing my forehead. My heart warmed at her motherly affection and although she wasn't my real mother, I was happy. I hugged her back and we staye