After a while, Emily brought him his spare clothes, and toiletries so he could wash up and sleep. When she left, he went to the bathroom to change and brush his teeth before he went to bed.
Axel laid on the bed and looked at the ceiling. He remembered something from the past when his mom was still alive.
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"Mom. What does it mean to have a crush on someone, like someone, and love someone?" Axel asked when Olivia picked him up from school.
"Hmmmm... Well, having a crush on someone means that you're attracted to someone for a short period and you're not sure about them. Liking someone means that you're interested in knowing the person more and building a deeper connection with them. And loving someone means that you want to spend your entire life with them, be a part of everything they do, take care of them, be there for them and even give your life for them." Olivia told him and looked at him. "Why did you ask?"
