Essel’s Pov
Ivy inquires, "Are you attending Essuman's party this evening?" as we make our way to her vehicle following our workout at the gym.
I respond with a nod, pausing next to her car while smiling. "Given the week I've had, absolutely."
"Is Oliver still crying throughout the night?" Ivy offers me a sympathetic expression.
I exhale deeply. "Emily is fortunate that I have such affection for that child."
Emily, my twenty-two-year-old cousin, became a mother ten months ago when she had baby Oliver. The situation arose from a brief encounter, and Emily is struggling with the responsibilities of single motherhood, often opting to ignore them. This leaves either me or Sarah to care for Oliver. While I cherish him dearly and he is an integral part of our family, I often feel as though
