"Tomorrow?" he furrowed his brow in surprise.
"Yes, Uncle! The sooner this work is done, the better. I have to come back before the new school session starts for Austin," I explained, trying to balance my responsibilities as a mother and the urgency of the situation.
"Have you thought about what you're going to tell Austin?" he prompted.
"No, Uncle. But I know I have to tell him eventually," I replied, glancing over at my son, who was innocently engrossed in watching TV, a carefree smile on his face.
Austin was an incredibly bright and perceptive boy, even beyond his years. I had no doubt that he would understand, but it still weighed heavily on my heart to break the news to him.
After dinner, as we all settled down for bedtime, I felt it was the right moment to share the news of my d
