Alura Jenson had always been a bright and cheerful presence in her family's life. Her bubbly personality and infectious smile could light up even the gloomiest of rooms. But today, her mom, Missax Inces, was feeling down.
Missax smiled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. She took a bite of the cookie, and the sweetness and love that went into making it melted in her mouth.
Missax's eyes welled up with tears as she walked into the kitchen. There, she saw Alura, covered in flour and sugar, with a plate of perfectly baked cookies on the counter.
