Chapter 9

Maria bade her goodnight as she left Mitchell to rest for the night. As Mitchell settled into her room for the night, she thought about the Robert's family and the void left by the absence of their beloved wife and mother. "That's too much for the poor kids" she said in a low tone. The weight of their loss weighed heavily on her heart, and she couldn't help but draw similarities to her own experience of growing up without her father.

Reflecting on her own journey, Mitchell recognized the challenges that arises when a family loses a parent. She had faced her fair share of hurdles, living her life without the guiding presence of a father figure. However, she also understood that her experiences were different from those of the Robert family.

Mitchell concluded that the loss of a mother brought about a different set of emotions and dynamics within a family. The bond between a mother and her children is a strong one, rooted in love, nurturing, and a unique connection that only a mother ca