« I don’t want that thing to come back. »
Her eyes filled with tears.
« Sorry, Mom. I know I worked really hard, but I don’t want that thing to come back. »
I hugged him.
« You don’t have to apologize. And I promise you, darling, no ghost will come to get you. »
I found Elaine putting on her coat.
« No one will come. »
« Why didn’t you tell me that someone was coming to Owen’s window at night? »
She sighed. « Because nobody comes to her window. She’s a child with too much imagination. »
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« Then why did you tell her that ghosts were attracted to her decorations? »
« I was trying to reassure him. »
« By making him believe that a ghost was haunting our house? »
« Don’t be mad at me. »
Elaine rolled her eyes.
« Honestly, you’re making a big deal out of nothing. The decorations are gone, and he’ll sleep better now. » GetWriting Tools