Everyone froze when they saw. The women put their hands to their faces. A little girl cried. Yesterday after breakfast, Shay screamed from the backyard. Maria's muscles untensed as she recognized joy in the piercing cry. She was safe. A smiling, bouncing angel appeared at the back door. "What is it, Shay?" Her heart pounded from the jolt of adrenaline. "Momma!" The girl suddenly giggling. "I found bunnies!" She knew the newborns were alone in the world. Maria had found what was left of their mother while mowing the lawn, and removed the ugly carcass to the woods. It was a world full of ugly truths, but Shayna wouldn't have to face them yet. One day she'd know the truth, and she could deal with it how she had to. It was a bit hot for all the games Maria had planned, and the flock of six-year-old girls and boys were scattered about. The bunnies, snug in old dish towels, had been returned to their box in Shayna's new room. Maria reme...
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