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"Just be kind to her. She raised you. She's mommy, and she loves you." Shadow said softly. She trotted off, and Layla nuzzled Gemma.
"I'm sorry, mommy," Gemma tensed, feeling her mother nuzzle her affectionately. "I'll try to understand. I'll try to understand why I must drink milk and take naps and not talk to other horses. I'll try."
Layla nodded. "I love you... I'm sorry for treating you like a baby, it's just-" Layla sighed, "I couldn't live with myself if something happened to you. I promise you can see Aspen, but for now please continue nursing...".