Selene:
Family dinners are always my favorite part of the day. It’s our time to unwind, connect, and share laughs.
But lately, something feels... off. Ever since my mom took the kids to the amusement park, Asher has been unusually quiet. My once-independent boy, the one who proudly declared he was too old to sleep in my room, now asks to stay by my side at night.
It doesn’t make sense.
I asked my mom about it, but she’s just as puzzled as I am. How could one weekend change my kids so much? Asher seems distant, and Anna barely leaves his side.
It’s like she’s guarding him, and I can’t stop wondering what happened. The bruise on his arm doesn’t help, either. He says he fell off a swing, but something about that explanation doesn’t sit right with me. Tonight, I’m determined to get
