FEW DAYS LATER

That morning, Mackenzie dropped the kids at the door of their daycare center, as was part of her regular morning routine on weekdays.

The security details had escorted them to the school premises on Chase's orders, to make sure they were safe at every step of the way.

She lowered herself by squatting and held both their hands. Both Calista and Cameron blinked rapidly as they smiled at her.

"Your daddy has promised to come pick you up from daycare ...