35. She Removed Me from Her Life
Amelia
When I get home, I feel utterly exhausted. All the emotions of the day are taking their toll on me. I head to my children's rooms before going to my own bedroom. My parents stayed to watch them until they fell asleep, and when I told them I was almost home, I let them know they could leave. They are older now, and I wouldn't want them to stay up late because of me.
I go to Tony's room first. My baby is lying down, playing with his cell phone. When he hears the door, he tries to hide it, but too late, little buddy, I caught you.
“Hi, baby, what are you doing?” I try to see how honest he is with me, but I know him well and I know he won't lie.
“I was using the phone, Mommy. I'm sorry, you said we should only use it to call Dad, but some friends fr
