My Grandfather Asked Why I Was Walking With My Baby

mother was not planned.

It happened outside the courthouse after a restitution update hearing for Lauren. Daniel was with me, and Noah was at home with a sitter.

My mother stood near the hallway window. She looked older, her hair less perfect, her face drawn. For once, she was not crying.

She saw me and took one step forward.

Daniel shifted beside me.

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