If Hank Clegg were to say those words in front of the children again, it would break the kids' hearts.
It would be best not to replay that scene.
Victoria just wants to leave quickly and quietly now, to find a safe place and heal in silence.
"Such a tragedy," Mrs. Clegg sobbed, "Our home was perfect, how could it be like this now. If you go, how could there be another daughter-in-law as good as you... my poor little ones..."
"Grandma, Grandpa, we'll visit you often," DuoDuo and Michael each hugged one of them.
They too were reluctant to leave their grandparents.
Besides their parents, it was their grandparents who loved them the most.
However, if their mommy was leaving, they couldn't possibly stay.
"I... I'll arrange a car to take you. Where will you go tonight... We have other houses, or else..." Mrs. Clegg said, sobbing.