Educational Resources
Lily’s inhaler.
A few snacks.
Her favorite stuffed rabbit.
Nothing more.
As I reached the kitchen counter, I noticed Derek’s printed travel itinerary still sitting beside his coffee mug.
Something told me not to leave it behind.
I quickly snapped a photo before slipping my phone into my pocket.
Language Resources
Lily waited anxiously near the front door.
“Hurry, Mommy…”
I wanted to call the police.
I wanted answers.
Instead, I focused on getting my daughter somewhere safe.
I wrapped one arm around her shoulders and reached for the front doorknob.
Before I could turn it…
The lock clicked.
Not from inside the house.
Pregnancy & Maternity
From the other side of the door.
Lily froze beside me.
A heartbeat later, someone standing on our front porch quietly spoke my name.
