The Lucky Little Girl

    By Sara Squiers

    The Lucky Little Girl cover image

    25 Apr, 2024

    a man and woman sitting at a table with a plate of food and a cup of coffee in front of them, american realism, a storybook illustration, Ada Gladys Killins, official art

    Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were sitting at their dining table, eyes glued to the phone in the middle. It was the call they had been waiting for.

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    The call came, a soft voice on the other side confirmed their adoption. Their faces lit up with joy. They were going to be parents.

    a girl with a book in her hands in front of a group of children in a classroom with books, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Clarice Beckett, cgstudio

    Lily was a quiet little girl at the orphanage. She loved reading books and dreaming about a family of her own.

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    One day, the matron told Lily that she was going to have a new family. Lily's heart fluttered with a mix of excitement and nervousness.

    a woman and a child standing in a room with bookshelves and a rug on the floor and a rug on the floor, harlem renaissance, a storybook illustration, Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy, official art

    Mr. and Mrs. Johnson couldn’t contain their excitement. They decorated a room for Lily, filled it with books, toys, and love.

    a man and two women standing in a living room together, in front of a couch and a coffee table, harlem renaissance, a storybook illustration, Cleve Gray, graphic novel

    The day arrived when they would meet Lily. They were nervous but ready to shower her with all the love they had.

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    Mr. and Mrs. Johnson arrived at the orphanage. Lily, holding her favorite book, was waiting. Their eyes met, and it felt like home.

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    They spent the day together, reading, playing, and laughing. It was the beginning of their beautiful journey as a family.

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    Back at the house, Lily quickly settled in. She loved her new room, her new parents, and the love she received.

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    Every night, they would sit together, reading stories and sharing their day. The house echoed with laughter and love.

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    Lily started school and made friends. She was happy, loved, and cared for. She was the luckiest little girl in the world.

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    Mr. and Mrs. Johnson watched as their little girl flourished. Their hearts filled with joy and pride. Their family was complete.

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