Mia's POVThe phone call with my children was exactly what I needed to hear. Their excited voices filled the quiet hotel room as they told me about their adventures with their grandfather."Grandpa taught me how to fish today, Mommy!" Marcus said, his voice bubbling with enthusiasm. "And I caught three whole fish!""That's wonderful, sweetheart," I said, settling back against the pillows. "Are you being good for Grandpa and Uncle James?""Yes, Mommy," Mira chimed in. "Uncle James is teaching me how to braid flower crowns, and Miraz learned how to whistle!"Hearing their happiness made my heart both soar and ache. They were safe, they were loved, and they were thriving without me. Which was exactly what I'd hoped for, even if it stung a little."I miss you all so much," I said softly."We miss you too, Mommy," Miraz said. "When are you coming home?""Soon, baby. Very soon. Mommy just has some work to finish first."After I hung up, I sat in the silence of the hotel room, feeling the w
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