Chapter 40

• The air in Valerie's home hung heavy with the echoes of the past. Inside her room, Valerie struggled to contain her emotions, her mind a whirlwind of memories and confusion. She patted the kids to bed, and with tears, she slowly made her way to the kitchen to make them dinner.
• She woke them to eat dinner and without much words, they ate and slept.
• The following morning was quiet, Valerie knew she was harsh and scolded them coldly the previous day,