Chapter 32 Worried

• She checked on her children, looking worried. Her kids were usually rambunctious, but she now noticed there were dark circles under their eyes from their lack of sleep. Concerned, she said, "You kids must've been worried sick. You guys didn't sleep well, did you? I'm back now, and I'm fine. You don't have to worry anymore. I'll be fine. Just take care of yourselves, alright? I've taken the day off, so what do you say we have some bonding time?"
• The kids nodded solemnly. "As long as you're back, we'll be fine, Mommy. We'll go with your idea."
• Jack seemed miffed, though. He held his mother's hand and said, "Sit down, Mommy. We want to see if you're hurt. I bet they did this on purpose. They knew you'd be there, and they set you up."