*Shelby*
“Are you sure you are going to be able to handle the twins all day and oversee all of the construction going on at the spa? I really can just stay home if you need me to,” I said, pacing the living room. After a week away, my friends came back to spend more time with me before Aubrey had to get back to work.
“Shelby your friends are only here for a few weeks, go and enjoy some time away. I have everything under control, I promise. Plus if I need help I can always reach out to Lauren. The twins love spending time with her,” Michael said, picking up my beach bag and handing it to me.
I had spent a few hours the night before packing a small picnic for Lin, Aubrey, and me to share. We had planned on taking one of the smaller boats out to some of the surrounding islands of the archipelago. Exploring the islands had sounded like such a fun adventure, but the thought of leaving my children made it feel reckless now.
“But you won't be able to reach me all day,” I argued.
