The atmosphere in the room thickened as the weight of those three words settled in. “It’s over now,” I declared, my voice steady but filled with the disappointment and determination I felt. It was time for change, time to reclaim the peace that had once filled our home.
Samuel and Everly stood frozen, disbelief etched on their faces. Samuel looked at me, his eyes wide with a mix of surprise and incredulity. Everly’s initial reaction was one of stunned silence, but it quickly morphed into defensive indignation. “You can’t be serious,” she sputtered, clutching the baby closer to her chest.
“Completely serious,” I replied, my gaze unwavering. “You will both need to find a new place to live. This has gone on far too long.”
