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Long ago, there was a girl named

Amy who lived in a big city with her

mom. Her mom worked at a bakery,

and Amy loved helping her after

school. One rainy day, Amy found a

tiny white kitten and named it

Snowy. From then on, the three of

them were a happy little family.

But one day, Amy’s mom was met

with a car accident. She had to stay in

the hospital for a long time. Amy was sent to her mom’s quiet hometown, a vil-

lage she had only visited once or twice, but always loved.

There, she stayed in her grandmother’s old cottage. Behind the house stood a

large tree wrapped in creepers. People said it was just a tree, but Amy felt

something special about it.

One afternoon, feeling lonely, she went closer. She found a small opening be-

hind the vines and stepped inside.

To her surprise, there was a glowing secret garden and a tiny treehouse. Inside

was a soft pillow, a golden book, and a note
that said:

"To Amy — for the days you feel lost, may this place help you find your way."
It was her mom’s handwriting.

Amy smiled. Even far away, her mom’s love had found a way to reach her.

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