She knew her mom inside out, of what she’d approve and all that she’d not.
Extraordinarily strict but straightforward, after all, she toiled for the family.
A loyal daughter, she would always act as her mother would deem appropriate, ever careful never to hurt her, even at the cost of her wishes.
Years later, a successful civil engineer, she got married. An angel arrived. As her daughter began growing, she was amused to note her excessive attachment, unconditional obedience and the innocent ardour to make her happy.
It reminded her of her own days.
” Everything is connected”, she mused.
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