Ellen

She was smiling at me now, but a little restrained. “I think he and I can reach a consensus that will be a win-win for everyone,” she commented with a nod.

“And I wish all the happiness in the world for you two. Besides, Mia deserves to live with her parents nearby,” I added my speech with a bigger smile than before.

“Thank you, really.” She smiled and then remained silent for a while, seeming to be holding back on saying something, but ended up saying it anyway. ...