Rachel POV
I stepped out of the car, exhaustion settling into my bones. The school day had drained me completely that I had to skip the library and come straight home.
The moment I stepped into the foyer, Leo came running.
"Mama!" He crashed into my legs, wrapping his arms around them tightly. "Welcome back!"
I smiled despite my tiredness, running my fingers through his hair. "Hi, sweetheart."
His attention shifted immediately to the figure behind me. "Hello, Mark!"
He waved enthusiastically at him, practically bouncing.
Mark's gaze dropped to Leo for just a moment. He gave a single, curt nod before turning away and heading up the stairs.
My smile faded as I watched him go.
The Mark I'd known would have at least ruffled Leo's hair. Would have asked how his day was. Something.
Now
