Jaden
I was pacing the living room as I tried to get my mind off the ticking clock and the anticipation of Kathy's arrival. The sun was dipping low, which casted long shadows across the living room. However, my thoughts kept drifting back to Molly, who was in the kitchen preparing dinner. I hadn’t expected her to stay, but she had offered to make dinner so that when the kids got home, they had something to eat. Her presence was a comforting distraction. The smell of sizzling patties and crispy fries wafted through the house, and I could hear Molly humming softly as she cooked. It was nice to have someone like her here. It was more than just the warmth of the kitchen that I appreciated, it was the way she made me feel at ease. I couldn’t help but replay the day and the time we had spent to
