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Lina's Gift

Once, there was a girl named Lina. She was a very good child.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes, a kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes, walking to school with her backpack.
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Even though her parents fought and she had faced some difficult experiences, Lina never let those things define her.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes showing resilience, standing tall with a determined expression on her face.
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Lina walked to school every day and helped out in her parents' shop. She was a caretaker and worked hard to support her family.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes helping customers in her parents' shop, wearing an apron and a bright smile.
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But Lina's life wasn't always so challenging. She used to be happy with her parents and her brother.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes with her family, holding hands and laughing together.
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One day, Lina's mother had to go to the hospital because she was sick. Lina took on even more responsibilities and walked a long way to and from school.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes walking alone on a long road, with her school backpack and determination in her eyes.
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As Lina's mother started to heal, Lina made a heartbreaking decision. She left a note for her mother and chose to give the ultimate gift.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes leaving a heartfelt note on her desk, with tears in her eyes and a heavy heart.
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Lina's mother found the note and realized what had happened. She felt a mix of sadness and gratitude for her daughter's selfless act.

Illustration of A kind and hardworking girl with brown hair and bright blue eyes's mother reading the note, with tears streaming down her face and a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
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Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Lina felt when her parents fought and she faced difficult experiences?
  • Why do you think Lina decided to give her mother a special gift?
  • What do you think Lina's mother felt when she found out about the gift?

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