I woke up a little late that morning. Maybe my body needed the extra rest, or maybe it was just my mind playing tricks on me, knowing that today was a holiday. After all, there was nothing to rush for. My go-bag and the kids' snack bag were already packed from yesterday. All I needed to do was prepare a simple breakfast, get ourselves ready, and hit the road. Soft sunlight peeked through the curtains, bringing warmth into my bedroom. I made my bed, tied my hair into a messy bun, and grabbed my phone from the dresser before heading to the kitchen, but not before freshening up first. As I walked, I scrolled through my w******p, checking if there were any new messages from him. Adrian. Nothing. Good. At least I didn't have to deal with whatever nonsense he was trying to create. I p

