Despite the major preparations that had gone into planning their visits with the remaining groups, everything felt like it was moving in slow motion. Everyone seemed open to in-person discussions.
A sense of something heavy rested on Kai’s subconscious in the days leading up to their leaving. Even for mid-Spring, the sky was overcast and a slight chill was in the air. She decided it had been too long since she visited her brother. Even longer for her mother.
Charlotte had been moving about in the kitchen, opening and closing things. Kai watched her for a few minutes stare inside the cupboards like she was lost. Her fingers gripped the wood, her nails scratching the outside as she stared mindlessly at the neatly stacked dishes inside.
“Hey, mom?”
Charlotte’s brows furrowed
