LIAM
"Okay, sweetie," I murmured, forcing a smile on my face as I settled the backpack on Grace's shoulders. Amber and Killian were already up ahead with my parents. "Be good, okay? Mommy and I will join you in a couple of days."
The little one nodded, smiling: lying to them that morning had been horrible, but I knew it was the best thing to do. They had all been a little weirded out at not seeing Meg around the house, but their confused faces had opened up in utter joy when I'd told them she was out shopping - because yes, we were going on vacation! They were going to leave first with their grandparents, and Meg and I would join them after a few days, because we had to prepare a super secret surprise.
This had made them incredibly excited: within minutes, after breakfast, they had al
