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Maven Bailey
(Ten years old)
Stella and Kingston’s Eldest Daughter
“What are these called again?” I ask mom before biting into the hard oval candy.
“Jordan Almonds,” Mom answers, helping Mabel tie the ribbon around the box.
Dad picks up four and puts them in a box, then he passes it to me to put on the lid and tie the ribbon. We have two assembly lines going.
I chew and swallow the sweet hard candy mixed with a nut. “I don’t like them.”
My dad laughs. “Yeah, I’m not a fan either.”
“It’s tradition,” Mom says. “Did you know that your great-grandma’s birthday is the same day as her wedding anniversary with your great-grandfather?” She’s switching from Maisey to Mabel, helping each tie the ribbons.
Dad sees her struggling and turns his attention to Maisey for a minute.
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