the first thing she did was hug Maya.
Maya held her tightly.
“Mom, why did you come back early? Is Dad coming home later?”
Elena knelt in front of her.
“Your dad and I need to live apart for a while, sweetie.”
Maya’s eyes filled with tears.
“Are you getting a divorce?”
Elena’s heart ached, but she kept her voice gentle.
“We might. But you will never have to choose between us. Adult problems are for adults to solve, and both of us love you more than anything.”
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