Paula closed the door behind her and took a moment to absorb the unexpected scene in her living room.
Yolanda was on the floor, surrounded by scattered Legos, playing with Winter. Yolanda looked up as Paula entered, her expression filled with anxiety and guilt.
"Mom, you're back!" Winter exclaimed, looking up from his Legos with a big smile. "I just had a video call with Dorothy. She said she missed me! I can't wait to go back!"
Paula forced a smile, trying to keep her emotions in check. "Is that so?" she replied, her voice softening.
Yolanda stood up, her eyes darting around nervously. "I came to see you," she said hesitantly.
"Yeah," Paula responded, her tone cold and distant.
"Okay! I'm sorry, okay? I just didn't want you to be in trouble. You know I love you, right?" Yolanda's voice trembled, and she stepped closer..
