Mannie’s POV“Hey babe, are you free today?” I asked the moment Kayla picked up.Her sleepy voice came through the line, rough and tired. “No sweetheart, I got work today. You know it’s a bar, so it’ll be busy tonight. I just got home from my last shift. I need to sleep.”“Alright. Take care, babe.” I said, about to hang up when she added softly,“I’ll come pick up Adam and the kids later. They’ve been making some money from the singing gig at the bar.”“Um…” I bit my lip, hesitating. My heart gave a small twist. The thought of my kids at the bar scared me even though I trusted Kayla. The bar wasn’t like the rough kind—still, I couldn’t help feeling anxious. “Alright,” I said after a moment. “Please take care of them for me.”“Of course, mama bear. Bye!”“Bye…” I whispered, staring at the screen as the call ended. A sigh slipped out. “So, I have to go alone.”I sank into the worn chair near my bed and stared at the wall for a moment. “Now what do I even get for her?” I muttered, openi
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