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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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