Adam gave a strained smile at Lee's innocent question, running a hand through his rough hair.He looked uneasy but his voice was casual, his tone almost drawling with fatigue.
"Your mommy is very nice, Lee," he said, his voice relaxed, like it wasn't meant to say anything.
I smiled warmly but said nothing. I just leaned forward and planted a kiss on the top of Lee's head. “Let me go freshen up a bit," I said lightly. "I'll be back in a minute."
Lee nodded, her fingers still playing distractedly with the edge of her blanket.
I slipped quietly out of the room, not shutting the door completely behind me but I didn't go far, just out into the hall, in need of some air.
Shortly After, Adam came out with an excuse that he had to rush to the office to fix something real quick. I assured him
