Astrid

  He was gone half the day. I stayed at the house a couple more hours before I eventually left and drove to Mum’s.

  I knocked on the door, holding the small bag I’d brought along, waiting for her to open it. Freya did.

  “Hey, sis,” she grinned, pulling me into a hug before stepping back and opening the door wider. I stepped inside, glancing around.

  “Where’s Mum?” I asked as she followed behind me.

  “She’s at ...