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Hugs
Curious
"Time for bed, young lady," Mrs. Pevensie said, carefully picking up Lucy from the floor.
The almost two-year-old made a soft cry of protest and looked down longingly at her blocks, which Peter instantly started putting away.
"You can play tomorrow," her mother assured her, kissing her little nose. Lucy's pout turned into a grin. "Say goodnight to your brothers and sister."
Susan closed her picture book and jumped off the couch while Peter got to his feet; both hurried to their mother's side. Edmund, his thumb in his mouth and hugging his blanket, slid off the cushioned chair and followed their lead.
He silently watched his older brother and sister make a fuss over Lucy. Finally, each gave her a final kiss and "goodnight." Edmund came forward when Mum smiled at him. Before he reached her side, Lucy leaned toward him, extending her arms and smiling.
The boy removed his thumb from his mouth and dropped his blanket to the floor. Mrs. Pevensie knelt. She held Lucy carefully while Edmund hugged his sister.
"Night, Lu," Ed said.
Lucy beamed up at him and made baby sounds he could not interpret. He gave her a small smile. The boy carefully stepped out of her reach, and Mum stood up and took Lucy up to bed.
"Peta," Edmund tugged on his brother's sleeve.
"Yes, Ed?"
"Why does she always want to hug me?"