The Ex-Wife’s Mega Comeback
she choked out between tears, “I miss you so much.”
“I miss you too, Mommy,” Rose sobbed, clinging to her desperately.
They remained wrapped in each other for several long minutes, the room silent except for the sound of their quiet crying, and when Cassie finally pulled back, she cupped Rose’s face gently, brushing away her tears.
“You should eat first,” Cassie said softly, trying to steady her voice. “But meet my friends, Scarlet and Debbie.” Then her tone grew serious again. “Rose, you have to keep everything here a secret from your dad and Sienna, okay?”