"Honey, I'm sorry." Aidan relented, softening his tone. "I'll pay more attention to the kids from now on and be a better dad."
I smiled bitterly to myself. He might be a good dad, but not to my kids.
"Next semester, Jane won't be boarding anymore. I want her home," I demanded. "They're still too young to be away."
"Are you sure you can handle it?" Aidan asked, feigning concern.
"I'll manage. Children should grow up in a loving environment. It's not in my nature to neglect them. As long as I'm alive, they stay home!" My tone was firm and non-negotiable.
Exhausted, I slowly lay back down, my body screaming for rest.
"Alright, we'll do it your way!" he agreed, trying to soothe me. "Better now?"
He leaned in closer again.
"Go to sleep. We have to get Leonard to school tomorrow," I said
