◇Kate◇
She drove to the mansion, the kids already asleep in the backseat, their little bodies curled up exhausted after a long day at the mall.
Her chest tightened when her gaze fell on the sleek, familiar car parked in the driveway.
Her grip on the steering wheel faltered.
Her pulse quickened. He came back!
“Dean is here,” Kate whispered as she pulled over.
Her voice trembled, tangled between relief and annoyness.
Beside her, Stella shifted uncomfortably, her jaw tightened.
“It's my cue to leave, you know I can't stand your husband.”
“No, please,” Kate pleaded. “ Just ignore him.”
Stella hesitated at first, her lips parting as if to protect herself, but then she sighed and nodded softly.
“Fine!”
Kate's face shines with excitement.
“Great, Could you please help me with the
