Parenting
That evening, I stormed home, my heart heavy with hurt. Veronica and Casey were playing in the living room, oblivious to the storm brewing inside me.
« Girls, we need to talk. Now, » I said firmly, gathering them. They exchanged nervous glances but said nothing.
« I know what you’ve been doing. Lying to my boyfriends to scare them away. Why? » I demanded, my voice breaking.
At first, they denied it. But when I threatened to cut off their pocket money and vacations, they finally confessed.
Romance
« Mom, we just want you and Dad to get back together. We need both our parents. We need our old life back, » Veronica said, tears streaming down her face.
I felt like my heart was shattering into a million pieces. « But why didn’t you tell me this before? » I asked, choking on my tears.
« We were scared you’d be mad, » Casey whispered.
I took a deep breath, gathering them in my arms. « I understand, but you can’t do this. It’s not fair to me or to those men. We need to have a real conversation about this. »
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We sat together, talking late into the night. I explained that while I understood their feelings, I also needed to move on and find happiness.
Food & Drink
« But, Mom, is it really too late to get back together with Dad? » Veronica asked, her voice small and hopeful.
I sighed, brushing a strand of hair from her face. « I don’t know, sweetheart. But what I do know is that we need to support each other and be honest. No more lies, okay? »
