Chapter 56

• As I stood there, paralyzed by a whirlwind of emotions, my mother's words cut through the silence like a knife. Her voice, though gentle, carried the weight of wisdom and truth, urging me to confront the reality of the situation.
• "Anderson has every right to be in Jay's life, and Emily needs to be with her brother," she said, her tone firm yet filled with compassion. "You have a problem with Anderson, but don't involve the children in it. You need to set everything right."
• Her words hung in the air like a heavy fog, enveloping me in a blanket of guilt and remorse. I watched as she disappeared into her room, Jay still crying softly in her arms, and a wave of despair washed over me.