Trapped in the Heat
and draw little pictures of the three of us on a grassy field under the blue sky.
When I left for my trip, she was so hopeful, saying, "Mom, when you come back, let's surprise Dad. We'll take him to the amusement park. Mom, I love you and Dad!"
But during her final moments…
I desperately called Charles, but there was no answer. I tried Messenger, but he was offline. Then, I saw his social media update. He was with another woman and a child, smiling under a castle in the amusement park.
Fireworks burst in the sky, dazzling and bright.