The Apple of My Eye

    By Jade Saavedra

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    25 Apr, 2024

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    Every day, little Ella would pluck an apple from the garden and give it to her mother. It was her way of expressing her love.

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    Ella's mother, Mrs. Harper, always appreciated this sweet gesture. It was a small act, but it meant the world to her.

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    Mrs. Harper would bake the apples Ella brought her. Together, they would enjoy the sweet dessert, sharing stories and laughter.

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    Each apple that Ella brought was not just a fruit, but a symbol of their bond, a story of their shared love.

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    One day, Mrs. Harper fell ill. Ella was worried. She missed their daily apple sharing ritual.

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    Despite her mother's illness, Ella continued to pluck an apple every day, hoping it would help her mother recover.

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    Ella decided to find a way to help her mother. She spent days in the library, reading books about health and nutrition.

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    She discovered the health benefits of apples and was convinced that her daily apple-giving ritual could actually help her mother.

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    Mrs. Harper was touched by Ella's efforts. She agreed to eat the apples, inspired by Ella's love and dedication.

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    Days passed and Mrs. Harper started to get better. The apples, their shared love, and Ella's relentless spirit had worked.

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    Once again, they sat in their garden, Ella with an apple in her hand, and Mrs. Harper, healthy and smiling.

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    From that day forward, the apple was not just a symbol of their bond but also a testament to their shared strength and love.