The makeup she had applied worked wonders, concealing the tiredness and dark circles that had once made her look like a zombie. Wearing a blue-black body-con dress paired with a black blazer, she looked ready to conquer her enemies in the business world.
Grabbing her bag and phone, she walked out to meet Prissy and Ryan, who was smartly dressed for training. Today, Ryan seemed taller than usual, reminding Ishtar of how quickly he was growing. Soon, he would turn five, but he already looked older. Seeing his mother, he ran to her and held her hand. Together, they made their way to the car.
"Good morning, ma'am," Carl greeted as he put the car into motion. She couldn't help but notice Parco's absence in the passenger seat. She had checked on him first thing in the morning, only to find his
