Chapter 47
- Valerie and the kids wearily stepped into their home, burdened by the recent tumult that had engulfed their lives.
- The palpable tension in the air did not escape the children, who, yearning for peace, earnestly voiced their desire for Valerie and Nelson to cease their conflict.
- "Mom, can't you and Mr. Nelson stop fighting? It makes us sad," pleaded Kyle, his eyes filled with innocence.