“Take care of yourself, darling and stay out of trouble.” Her mother said.

Valerie nodded as she wiped the tears that rolled down her face, she stared at her reflection in the mirror, she could see the sadness that shadowed her expression.

“Yes mother. I will.” She answered before she hung up the call and put the phone into her bag, beside the sink.

She took in a deep breath, “Mother and Daniel said they are fine. They are fine, Valerie.” She repeated assuring herself but ...