Chapter 85: Promises To Each Other

I sat on the porch, observing my son, Athro, playing ball with our maids, Concha, Lilie, and Nela. They were running and laughing, their voices filling the warm South Carolina air. It was a sight that brought a smile to my face, a moment of pure joy amidst the daily hustle and bustle of life.

"Pass it to me, Maid Concha!"

"Here!"

"Hey! What are you doing? Don't let them win over us! I'm a great basketball player! Don't ruin my name," said my son with conviction.

Mother Tanna, ever the gracious hostess, was bustling about in the kitchen, preparing some snacks for everyone. The scent of freshly baked cookies wafted through the open windows, enticing not only the children but even the most disciplined adults with its mouthwatering aroma. It was moments like these that made our little corner of the world feel like paradise.

Meanwhile, my husband, Theron, was away, tending to his business in Brookville. Though physically absent, his love and devotion remained a constant presence in our liv