“Mommy, come help me solve this one,” Anna’s voice drew me out of my thoughts. At the suddenness, I unintentionally closed the notebook.
“Yes, I’m coming,” I replied and zipped the bag after grabbing the notebook. I carefully secured the book inside my wardrobe and walked back to where Anna was playing.
I comfortably sat beside her and engaged myself in playing with her. During the time we spent playing, I occasionally kept asking Anna questions while making sure to maintain the same bond Anna and Averyn shared.
As Averyn had asked from me, I was trying my best to not let Anna feel I’m someone else and not her mother.
We spent almost an hour arranging the tiny pieces of the jigsaw puzzles. Then, my phone started ringing.
I stood up to my feet and strolled near the side table; whe
