422 Arrival at the Farm

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422 Arrival at the Farm

(Winona)

The three-hour drive to Klara's farm has been surprisingly therapeutic. The winding roads took us past lush, rolling fields and dense patches of forest, and for a while, I allowed myself to feel at peace. The kids were mostly quiet with their devices, watching the scenery or chatting excitedly about what they thought the farm would be like.

Henry dozed off in his carrier after the third stop for a break for the kids to run about, and for me to go through the process of elimination on what made Henry fussy that time.

But we are here now and I'm full of anticipation on seeing Jayden and Viktor and the possibility of finding a way to make Judy pay for what she's done. At least some of it. It seems too much to hope for but I'm strangely feeling calm and collected.

It feels like forever since I've driven anywhere, let alone a long drive. It's been amazing. I know I have to

add some car exploration trips to my schedule.

The farm comes into view. It's a picturesque scene: a cozy farmhouse surrounded by vibrant gardens, fields stretching out in every direction, and a series of wooden barns painted a deep red. There are solar panels gleaming in the sun, and off to the side. It looks like Klara lives here, you can just tell. There she is. I see her in the front garden.

Klara is waiting for us. She waves warmly as I park the car, her baby boy, balanced effortlessly on her hip. The baby looks about the same age as Henry, although Henry is smaller still but he'll get there.

Klara's smile is warm and welcoming.

"Here we are kids!"

"Yay!" The girls chime.

I can see he's trying to look bored but his eyes are darting everywhere taking in the scene before him. I have to say, I'd live here tomorrow if I could. It's

on that filthy mattress I had to call a bed, my imagination would go to a perfect little house, buzzing with love and life. A pretty garden

I often wondered what it would be like to be a happy kid. For a while I never knew any different. I thought

Steve let me go. Days I wasn't out

wouldn't see him for a few days until it ran out. "Come on, Mommy!" Abby thankfully breaks me out of my memories as she and Sarah launch out

car.

coming. C'mon, Bobby. Let's go get our farm

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He says with no

to learn

open the door

out.

then I see his eyes following something.

hair falling in long waves

grin and poke Henry playfully in the tummy. "I think Bobby is in love, Henry." He

to the gate. Her voice is

I say, smiling despite myself. "Thanks for having us

Abby," she says. "We've got plenty for you

takes in the wide-open spaces. Abby is bopping about like always, she

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