Parental Love – short bedtime stories

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Paying Attention to Propriety

by Sara James — Step into the lively world of Room 302, where eight freshman girls have just embarked on their college journey. From the very start, they’re showered with extraordinary gifts from their parents. Linda’s dad brings apples with engraved words, Emily’s mom knits perfect sweaters, and Sarah’s family sends stylish handbags. But amidst all this extravagance, there’s one girl, Tracy, who seems to blend into the background. What special surprise does she have in store? And how will it change the dynamics of this close – knit group? Prepare to be moved as you uncover the heartwarming truth.
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by Sara James — Emily asked, "Where was Uncle injured?" Tracy said, "Both of his legs were blown off, and he only has one arm left." The dormitory suddenly fell silent, and there were tears in the sisters' eyes. A man with only one arm, curled up on the kang, and it wasn't just shelling, but pinching, one by one, and another one... Jenny lost her comedian - like humor. She said hoarsely, "Tracy, you shouldn't have let Uncle... be so particular..." Tracy murmured, "I wrote a letter home and told the story of…
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Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 1

by Sara James — When the freshmen entered the university, eight girls moved into Room 302. That night, after everyone reported their birthdays, they were ranked from the eldest sister to the eighth sister, even though they were all of the same age. Not long after, the father of the eldest sister, Linda, came to see his daughter and brought in a fruit box. When opened, there were sixteen huge and bright red apples on the table. Each apple weighed about half a pound and was extremely uniform in size. Linda quickly…
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Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 2

by Sara James — Linda proudly told everyone that her family owned an orchard. In the summer, her father asked the orchard workers to select sixteen apples and paste a character or punctuation mark on the sunny side of each apple. After being exposed to the autumn sun and frost, such an effect was achieved. This was a gift her father had prepared long ago to celebrate his daughter's admission to college. The fifth sister, Jenny, was from Detroit, Michigan. Pretending to imitate a famous comedian's tone, she said to Linda's…
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The Fragrance of a Daughter

by Sabrina Wilkerson — In a small – town county – level hospital in the United States, a young rural girl named Amy lies in a bed. Just a simple few days in the hospital have cost her family thousands of dollars. The doctor says it’s just a severe cold and anemia, but Amy suspects there’s more. When her cousin accidentally blurts out the truth – late – stage leukemia, Amy’s world shatters. As her father sells the family cow to raise money, Amy makes a heart – wrenching decision. What will this decision be, and how will it change the lives of her and her father? Dive into this emotional story to find out.
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by Sabrina Wilkerson — When saying goodbye, everyone told Amy's dad to buy his daughter some nice clothes and delicious food and to pay attention to her recuperation. Amy's dad didn't expect the hospital to be so kind. He was so excited that his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled like a child and kept babbling many words of thanks. Then, he held his daughter's hand and happily left the hospital. You know, Amy's dad really listened to the doctors and nurses. As soon as they walked out of the hospital gate, he wanted to buy…
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by Sabrina Wilkerson — Amy is a rural girl. She is fourteen years old this year. Due to illness, she was admitted to the county - level hospital in a small town in the United States. In just a few days, it cost several thousand dollars. Amy didn't know what illness she had. She asked the doctor, and the doctor said she had a severe cold and was a bit anemic. She didn't believe it. How could a cold cost so much money? She asked her dad, and he said the same thing. One day, her dad went back home to raise money again. Her aunt…
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Love Lies

by Matthew Smith — In the bustling city, behind the closed doors of hospitals, a heart – wrenching story unfolds. An old man with snow – white hair and a gentle smile carries a blue cloth bag into a hospital ward. Inside, an ailing old woman’s eyes light up at his arrival. As he tenderly cares for her, their daughter’s letter brings both joy and sadness. But this is just the beginning. Little does the old woman know that her daughter is also seriously ill in another hospital, and the old man, while comforting them both, is secretly fighting his own battle. What will happen next in this web of love and sacrifice? Read on to find out.
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by Matthew Smith — The old man leaned over, reached out, and wiped away a tear that had trickled to the corner of the old woman's eye. "What are you thinking about? If you're not well, what will happen to me? And what about Lily? We won't allow anything to happen to you. Besides, Lily is already in her twenties. After she gets married, you'll still have to take care of your grandchildren!" The old woman smiled. "Eat up, or it'll get cold," the old man said as he held the lunch box out to the old woman again. After the…
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by Matthew Smith — Dear Mom and Dad, I miss you so much. I've been extremely busy these days. I just got back from New York and now I'm going to Los Angeles. I'm constantly in meetings and dealing with contracts. But even so, I've gained weight. I'm too afraid to step on the scale. It's really a headache. Mom and Dad, it seems I can only come to see you two after some time. Nowadays, communication tools are very advanced, but I don't want to be 'unreliable'. I think writing can better express my feelings and…
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