Jaden
The smell of coffee brewing filled the kitchen, and I leaned against the kitchen counter as I listened to the kids moving around the living room while they chatted and laughed with Molly. I had a feeling Molly still felt unsure about staying here and that wasn’t a good thing. I wanted her to feel at home. I wanted to show her that this house could be a home for her too. I heard a knock at the front door, but before I could make a move to answer it, Carrie called out loudly.
“I got it!” I heard her run to the door and then the sound of familiar voices. Damon and Vanessa had arrived. I stuck my head out of the kitchen and saw them coming in with a couple of bags. Their expressions on their faces was a mixture of concern and support. I heard the kids go upstairs to finish up their hom
