In a quiet room, there was only the sound of Paige muttering to himself as she drew.
"This is Daddy, and this is Mommy. I'm going to draw my brother and me now." Paige's voice echoed in the room.
Candice held the diary and looked at everything inside.
"I love Daddy and Mommy the most, and Brother…" Paige's voice rang out.
She was just carefree and happy.
" I want to live with Daddy, Mommy, and Brother forever…"
"Mommy." Paige suddenly looked up and called out to Candice, "Mom, can you write something for me? I want Dad, Brother, and your names on this picture."
Candice's eyes flickered, and she stared straight at Paige, seriously and carefully.
"Mom?" Paige was confused by Candice's stare. "Are you crying?"
Candice's throat moved slightly, and a tear rolled down from the corner of her eye. As she wiped it with her finger, the corners of her mouth curled into a faint, self-deprecating smile.
