A woman is summoned to school over her son’s bad behavior and is stunned when she discovers who his teacher is
Molly’s journey toward courage and change is woven through these pages. She had been trying for years to make life work with Nigel, but the constant moving, Nigel’s dismissive attitude, and Tommy’s escalating struggles had her in knots. Nigel’s disdain, his refusal to claim Tommy as his own, and the growing cracks in their life together forced her to see the painful truth she had been avoiding: this wasn’t the life she wanted for herself or for her son.
Christian’s unexpected reappearance was like a gust of fresh air, filled with possibility but also dredging up old wounds. He had once been her world, and now here he was, expressing regret and wanting to step into a father role that Nigel had refused to embrace. Molly was torn, and yet, something deep within her felt that maybe Tommy did need someone who saw him as more than “her son.”
The moment Molly returned home to find Nigel passed out with a bottle beside him, she knew the time for decisions had come. The chaos and instability weren’t just affecting her; they were hurting Tommy, molding him into someone he wasn’t meant to be. Tommy deserved stability, a safe environment, and the chance to build relationships that wouldn’t disappear at the whim of a new city or job.
When she packed their bags that night, it was more than just leaving. It was stepping into the unknown, a fresh start that she hoped would give Tommy the grounding he needed. In the dim light of dawn, as they left the only life Tommy had known, she made a silent vow that this time, there would be no more running, no more chaotic moves. They were heading toward a life with the potential for true happiness—a life where Tommy could thrive, and where she could rediscover herself and the love she wanted for both of them.
It was the first step toward building the family she had always dreamed of, a family rooted not in fleeting promises but in the commitment to being there, together, no matter what.
