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Gasps echoed across the hall. Charlotte\u2019s smile faltered. Daniel\u2019s eyes widened.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo\u2026 if anyone doesn\u2019t think she belongs here, then they don\u2019t really know what family is. Because family means sticking together. And my mom is the reason Uncle Daniel and I are so close. She\u2019s the reason we\u2019re all here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The room erupted in applause. Some people even stood. My knees went weak as tears streamed down my face.<\/h3>\n

Noah handed the microphone back and walked straight to me. I wrapped him in the tightest hug, whispering, \u201cI love you, I love you so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When I looked up, Daniel was there. His face was red, his eyes glossy. He stepped forward and hugged both of us.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d he whispered in my ear. \u201cI should\u2019ve said something sooner.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gasps echoed across the hall. Charlotte\u2019s smile faltered. Daniel\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cSo\u2026 if anyone doesn\u2019t think she belongs here, then they don\u2019t really know what family is. Because family means sticking together. And my mom is the reason Uncle Daniel and I are so close. She\u2019s the reason we\u2019re all here.\u201d The room erupted in…<\/p>\n

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