Kids Unaware Of Tension
The kitchen was a revolving door for the kids. In and out, popping in to taste-test dinner or ask a question.
Liam wanted to know if he could go to Joey’s after school. ‘Sure thing, buddy,’ I said, trying to keep up the charade.
Jessica rummaged for a snack, not a clue about my inner storm. They laughed, chatted. How strange that life continued like this, even when everything felt upside down.