Lily’s teacher’s worried voice filled my ear as I sat on the couch with the phone.
“Heather, is home okay?” Mrs. Thompson inquired kindly.
I felt a concern knot in my stomach. What’s up, Mrs. Thompson? I requested.
A quiet sighed came from the other end. “We had kids draw family pictures today. The only persons Lily drew were you, herself, and her big brother Liam. She didn’t say anything when I inquired where her dad was.
Heart plummeted. Lily was playing with her toys on the carpet when I looked. Her childish face was pleasant and pure.
