“MOMMY, are you going to leave us again?” Chiara asked as she woke up, catching me getting ready to leave.

It was already six in the morning, and I had things to take care of. I’ll miss them as much as they’ll miss me, but I hope that one day she’ll understand I’m doing this for them.

Thunder was still fast asleep, probably tired after chasing Chiara around last night. Finnick had already left. He only visits occasionally, but I still pay him, even if he doesn’t do much. It’s my ...