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"Mom, but...how?"

Melissa did not say anything. She just stands there and smiles at her. After Penelope recovers from her shock, she slowly collected herself and let out a soft sigh.

"This is just a dream." Penelope said. "Am I right, mom?"

And again, Melissa did not say anything. Instead, she gently holds Penelope's hands and gives them a soft squeeze. And with a smile plastered on her face, Melissa tugs Penelope with her.

"Where are we going, mom?" Penelope asked.

"Just follow me, Loupie." Melissa replied.

Melissa brings her in front of a huge tree where a pristine white blanket was spread under it. Melissa pulls Penelope with her and they both sit on the blanket. When Penelope looks at her mother, Melissa gently cups her face and stares at her with a loving gaze.

"You are already an adult, my lovely daughter." Melissa said.

"Are... Are you really my mom?" Penelope can't help but ask.