“Mom? Where did you go?”
She took a breath and looked towards the kitchen as she closed the door. “Went looking for milk but realized I didn’t have my debit card.”
“That’s funny! Dad took me to the grocery store, and we got milk and things to make breakfast.” Hadlee looked at her, “Mom, you went in your bare feet?”
“Don’t ask,” she shook her head and threw her wallet on the counter with her keys. She couldn’t look at Liev. He would see right through her.
“Mom, your hair is a rat’s nest.”
“Hadlee, I wanted milk for some coffee. I need coffee. I’m exhausted. I’m jet lagged.”
“You’re cranky,” the child finished with wide-eyed sass.
“Can’t even deny it,” Briar moved to the stove to put the kettle on.
“What are you doing Briar?” Liev’s voice interrupted her actions.
“Boiling water fo
