Chapter 90 Off My Mind

• But the next day, instead of waking up to an empty bed and feeling sorry for myself, this time, I was ready to put in the effort and dress my best for my son.
• They had gone to school first. The parents were to come in later, my instincts telling me Nico would disappoint; I had gone out of my way, ready to prove I could be both parents for him, even if only for a while.
• So instead of wearing my regular black suit to work, I wore a pair of trainers and a tracksuit, my hair in a ponytail, and my only makeup was a lip gloss. Staring at myself in the mirror, I nodded with satisfaction; I looked like I was about to run a marathon.