Veronica's POV“It's important that we appreciate the moment, everyone.” Baron raised his glass of wine while Valerie and I raised ours. Prescott raised his smoothie, gleaming happily.“To peace.” Valerie muttered.“To peace,” Baron echoed, clinking his glass with Valerie’s. I clicked mine with his, a faint smile plastered on my face though the word felt heavy in my chest. Prescott giggled, raising his little cup too high, spilling some on the table. He brought it closer to mine,“To peace, Mom!” he shouted, his voice so innocent that it made Valerie laugh softly. Baron reached to wipe the mess, his hand brushing against Valerie’s, and for a moment, I froze. I kept my smile steady, pretending not to notice, but inside, I burned.“Cheers to peace everyone!.” I raised my glass, my eyes scanning the entire dining table.Baron set his glass down and glanced at Valerie with a small smile, rubbing his palms together as he got ready to dig in. He picked up his cutlery. “Who prepared thi
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