Crystal's POV:

Deceiving the children meant I had already succeeded in carrying out half of the plan. I sauntered over to the balcony, basking in my victory. I poured myself half a glass of wine, one that I had made myself last year, and sat myself down on the rocking chair to enjoy the moon.

The kids were leaving to go camping tomorrow. I know that they would be very sad the moment they found out that I had gone, especially Arron.

The longer I thought about that, the more I felt guilty. So, I made my way to the kitchen and made their favorite cookies.

Once I finished baking the cookies, I placed them in a sealed bag so the kids could take it with them tomorrow.

I remembered that they also needed mosquito repellent. Beryl got easily bitten by mosquitos. Coming back from a garden or park, I would notice the many bite marks on her legs and arms.

As I was packing up their things, the hesitation in me to leave became stronger and stronger. It would be the first time that I was going to leave them for a long while, and I could not familiarize myself with the feeling.

"Sylvia, please. You need to stop overthinking. It's almost dawn and you should get some sleep." I heard Yana yawn as she encouraged me to go to bed.

Still, I made sure to spend another moment to double check if all my children's camping bags was ready. Once I was sure, I went to my room

for work so I could be with my children. When noon came, we all went to the amusement park together. Beryl and Arron were so excited and played for as long as they could. We only go home after

the school informed me that it

my shoulder and couldn't move from where we were standing. "Is there something wrong, baby? Why are you upset?" I sent comforting strokes down Arron's back as his

wrapped his arms around

want to leave you, Mommy." Beryl spoke with her childish voice and raised her head

will be fine. You know you'll see Mommy when you're back," I said to Arron in a soft voice

his head and looked into

tore my eyes away from Arron's eyes.

put the cap on his head. I said to him, "Take good care of your sister, okay?" "Don't worry, Mommy. We'll be fine!" It was a

gave her a kiss, "Honey, you need to listen

know, Mommy. You can

my kids, still

way to leave, the sound of familiar footsteps coming from behind

"Mommy!"

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