It was already eight in the evening. Jayden had been right about his assumption. His mother was too exhausted to receive other guests.
Their father wasn't ready to share the moment either. Thus, Mark got the well-deserved sleep he lost the previous night. Arya was well-rested too.
Sarah kept herself busy playing around with Esmeralda as the siblings slept. By the time evening rolled in, everyone was well relaxed physically.
They were served super which they ate in gusto. Once done, Jayden went back to check. That was when they were allowed to meet their mother.
She had spent most of the day sleeping as well. Rhea leaned on the headboard and looked around her. She felt her eyes sting, her gaze drifting from one face to another.
For the first time in ages, seeing Sarah didn't affect her mood. Her mind was much clearer than when she woke up earlier that day.