The Best Gift

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Lily wanted to give her mom a gift.

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Lily wanted to give her mom a gift. She did not have money to buy one. So she made a card. She drew a heart and wrote "I love you." She gave it to Mom at breakfast. Mom hugged her and said it was the best gift ever.

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