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Olivia

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“Are you guys ready to leave?” I asked the kids as I walked pass their room. “We don’t have much time!”

It’s been a rough week, with awkward silences and forced conversations. Riley and Rowan were still upset with me and it made me restless.

I had been promising them a trip for a while, so I decided to take them somewhere for the weekend. I also wanted to use it as an opportunity to get away for a while.

I decided to take them to California.

I knew they grew up there and it wasn’t really an ideal vacation destination for them, but they were excited about it. I also felt the same way because I would get to see Maya again.

With everything that was going on, I needed to be in a new environment. Even if it was just for the weekend. I already had our bags packed and loaded them in the trunk of the car.

After a few more minutes, Riley and Rowan stepped out of their room, ready to leave for the airport. “Are you guys going to be mad at me forever?” I asked gently, my eyes d