Chapter 18: Running Free

When the kids were well into their dinner, Dana let herself in. The kids waved to her, slopping pasta sauce on the floor. Serena shook her head, grabbing a wet paper towel to clean up the mess. “It‘s late, isn‘t it?” Dana asked. Serena nodded, tossing the paper towel out.

“My mother brought a lot of gifts over for the kids,” she explained, motioning to the boxes stacked on the floor. Dana chuckled.

them up. “Adriana has me working regular office hours at the hospital, unless there is an emergency or some kind of special event,” she said. “That is what I expected,” Dana said. “I will be at the daycare most days and can watch the kids then. I can

remember,” she said. “As a single mother, it is nice to have an extra pair of hands.” “Do you have a boyfriend, or any kind of regular social life?” Dana asked. Serena creased her brow. “I‘m sorry, I don‘t understand,” she said. Dana chuckled. “Are there any standing nights you‘d like me to watch the children when you‘re not here?” she

while,” Dana said, putting her feet up on the coffee table. Serena curled her legs under her, resting her arm on the back of the couch and leaning her head against her arm.

said. Serena jolted up, yawning and stretching. “I am,” she said. “Annual

the means for a three–bedroom place while she was in school. The house was big and empty in comparison. They just wanted to be

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