Secret admirer

When Vince passed away, I realized that he was right—that all this time I was denying what I felt to Trence. I always chain myself to the past because I don't want to make the same mistakes again. When Trence came back to us, my heart told me that I should follow her and that maybe this time I should allow myself to feel love and happiness.

With the shining diamond on my ring finger, I decided to take a chance and be vulnerable with Trence, knowing that it was worth the risk of potentially getting hurt again. Embracing the present moment and being open to new possibilities felt like the right choice for me.

Maxine was on Trence's shoulder while enjoying looking at some animals in the zoo. I was at their back, looking at them with a smile on my face. The laughter and joy shared between Trence and Maxine filled me with hope for a brighter future ahead.

Maxine looked at me and said, "Mommy, look at the baby giraffe! It's so cute!" I couldn't help but join in on their excitement, grateful