The drive back from the mall was quieter than it had been earlier in the day. The air, once full of laughter and chatter, had settled into a comfortable silence. Carolyn sat in the front seat, her hands resting loosely on the steering wheel, her eyes on the road ahead. The day had been filled with small joys—her children’s smiles, their excitement over their new hairstyles—but she felt the weight of reality pressing back in as they neared home.Ethan, in the back seat, was quietly playing with his action figures, occasionally whispering commands to them. Mia, beside him, had her earbuds in, lost in whatever playlist had captured her attention. Alexander, sitting next to Carolyn, had her arms crossed, gazing out the window with a far-off look on her face. Her quiet demeanor hadn’t wavered since the morning, and Carolyn couldn’t help but wonder what was going on inside her daughter’s mind. She hadn’t pressed her to talk about it, but there were times when Carolyn just knew something was
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