Madeline:
My kids had just woken up, full of energy and excitement to be in a real house again.
They couldn’t wait to go outside and play in the garden.
The moment they came out of their rooms, all dressed and ready, their attention shifted to their father, right when he walked out of the side room.
He had just taken a shower and was buttoning his shirt when he noticed the kids.
“Daddy!” Bodhi was the first to run straight to him, followed by Elara and Gina, who approached more hesitantly before hugging him.
He picked up all three and carried them to the living room, which was mostly glass doors.
When the curtains were open, you could see straight out to the road.
Just then, Nina slipped quietly out of the room wearing a black dress.
She clearly didn’t want the kids to see her lea
