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"But Mommy, what happened to Venice? Is she okay? Where is she?" Venedict asked, concern is evident in his voice.
"Don't worry about Venice, dear," Rina reassured him with a warm smile. "She's doing well. In fact, she's been discharged from the hospital and might be celebrating her birthday today."
"Then, that means we're both celebrating our birthdays together?" Venedict asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
"Yes, and she also wished for your recovery, and it's a good thing since it seems like our wish for you to get better really came true!" Rina said with joy while hugging Venedict tightly, her heart filled with relief and happiness.
"Then if it's my birthday today, Mommy, why are you the only one here? Where is everyone else?" Venedict's voice quivered slightly with a hint of sadness as he wondered if the rest of their family might have forgotten his birthday.
