Emily finally understood why the three children had appeared so downcast earlier.

They had assumed that she intended for them to live alone with Ethan, since she had previously mentioned the idea of living separately.

The plan had been for them to spend time living with him for a while, then with her, so they could bond with both parents.

She quickly reassured them, “No, Mommy will stay with you. Wherever you want to live, I’ll be there with you.”

Opal’s face ...