Selene:
I take a deep breath, letting the gentle breeze brush against my skin and lightly toss my hair. The park has always been one of my favorite places, especially in the evenings.
Ever since I was a kid, this was where I found peace. Normally, I’d have brought Asher and Anna with me, but they were too wrapped up in their video games to even notice I’d stepped out.
I just needed to escape the house for a while. My mind feels cluttered, weighed down by everything. Lately, even the kids and Mom have started noticing the shift in my mood.
Ever since my argument with Avery, things at work have been unbearably awkward.
She’s been keeping her distance, only speaking to me when we’re in surgery or during intern training. Other than that, whenever we cross paths in the lobby, she gi
