Chapter 86

POV: Ericka

One month passed quickly. Everything returned to normal. She allowed the children to communicate with Monica. They visited twice more, but Monte was no longer with them.

No one asked about Monte's sudden departure that day. Ericka learned from Molly that Monte played with the kids before leaving, carrying Macky and Moneth.

Even Monica didn't inquire. Their conversations shifted, and the night's discussion with Monica weighed heavily on Ericka's mind.

**Flashback:**

She sat on the bench near the sea, feeling someone beside her—Monica.

"I know how you feel; I've been there too. But if you think he doesn't love you, a lot happened in his life when you were gone.

Almira kidnapped us, including Grandpa. Because, according to Lovie, your husband was supposedly sterile. He was devastated. Grandpa passed away without him seeing you. That added to his frustrations. And he believed he couldn't give you a child. That's another thing on his mind. Thankfully, he recovered, and we owe i