Loretta I stood in front of the mirror, studying the simple dress I had chosen for tonight’s meeting with Mr. Hayes, the art collector who had called a few days ago. Nothing flashy, just neat, comfortable, and presentable. I picked up my jacket, feeling the slight chill in the air, and slipped it on over my shoulders.As I walked into the living room, Tonia and the kids were sprawled on the couch, absorbed in a cartoon. Tonia glanced up, her face lighting up as she stood and came toward me. “You look so good, girl,” she said warmly. The kids finally noticed me, their little faces curious. “Mom, are you going out?” they asked in unison.I shook my head with a grin. “Nope, I dressed up just so I could go upstairs and sleep,” I said, and we all laughed together, the sound filling the room. “That’s not fair! I thought we were spending the whole day together,” Adrian protested, pouting as he stared at me.“I will be back soon, baby,” I said gently. They didn’t respond, just turned back
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