Inescapable past
Her eyes darted across the room, looking at her son, who had been cranky since he woke up this morning. He seemed to throw his toys around, looking like he was in a terrible mood.
She left the laundry on the table, leaving them unfolded to attend to her son. She quickly picked up the toys he threw on the floor and returned them to the box.
"Hey, buddy!" Ria immediately called his attention. Then, she knelt before her son, who appeared frustrated and sad.
She could not help but smile a little as she stared at his small but handsome face. Somehow, she saw how she felt in his expression. She also missed Zach, and they barely separated for a few hours.
"Look at what I found, Edison." She showed him one of his favorite cars that she found under the chair, attempting to distract him.