Alex
I wake up early the next morning and walk into the main room. Kayla is coloring a picture. The moment she sees me, her face lights up, and she runs to me, “Alex.”
“Good morning Kayla,” I say as she hugs me. “Where is mommy?”
“She’s in the kitchen.”
I smile at her, “I am going to see if I can help mommy with breakfast.” She lets go of me and goes back to coloring. I walk into the kitchen and see Kamryn cooking. “Good morning,” I say in a low voice.
Kamryn looks at me. Today she doesn’t look angry. Maybe she thought about what I said. “Good morning. I almost have breakfast ready.”
“Do you need me to do anything? Can I help you with something?”
She shakes her head, and I begin to relax. Maybe she isn’t leaving. She seems to be in a good mood now. “I will set the table.”
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