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"Xiaomai, why are you up so early? You still look sleepy, and you don't have work today. Go back and sleep for a while. We have an afternoon flight, so there's no rush."
Mai's mom said tenderly as soon as she saw her.
"Mom, it's fine. I'll make breakfast with you."
Mai Xiaomai walked up to her, looking at her mom in an apron, and couldn't help but wrap her arms around her mother's waist, resting her chin on her shoulder, "Mom, I love you."
"So mushy, first thing in the morning."
Mai's mom pretended to complain, but her face was beaming with joy.
"I'm just that mushy, and that's how much I love mom."
Mai Xiaomai said playfully.
"Okay, okay, you cheeky girl."
Mai's mom laughed and said, "You always make me feel a bit uneasy when you do this."
"Mom, I'm not showing affection just for the sake of it. This is me expressing my love for you, so don't be uneasy."
"Got it. If you distract me like this, my fried egg will turn into a burnt one."
