Mandy’s shoulders were still shaking as her tears fell quietly. Her vision was blurred, her chest tight, and she was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t notice the office door slowly open.

Viviana stepped in first, Axel’s small hand held tightly in hers. The moment Viviana saw Mandy’s hunched back and trembling shoulders, she understood what was happening.

Viviana bent slightly and leaned toward Axel, "Let’s give your mommy some space for now, okay? We can come back ...