The Hidden Treats
Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a boy named Ben. Ben loved sweets—candy, cookies, and chocolates were his favorite. But one day, Ben fell ill, and the doctor told his mother, "Ben must not eat any sweets. They will make his condition worse."
His mother, though sad for Ben, promised to keep him safe. She kept the sweets away and prepared delicious, healthy meals to help him get better.
But Ben, unable to resist his cravings, began sneaking sweets when his mother wasn't looking. Each time, he told himself, "Just one won't hurt." And when his mother asked if he had eaten any sweets, Ben would shake his head and say, "No, Mama."
Days turned into weeks, and Ben's condition didn't improve. He grew weaker and weaker. One day, as he lay in bed feeling worse than ever, he finally admitted to his mother, "Mama, I've been eating sweets and lying about it. I'm sorry."
His mother hugged him tightly, her eyes filled with tears. "Oh, Ben," she said gently, "I only asked you to avoid sweets because I love you and want you to get better. Lying only kept me from helping you."
From that day on, Ben decided to listen to his mother and the doctor. Slowly but surely, he began to feel better. Though he missed sweets, he realized that his health and honesty were far more important.
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