If Daddy were with us, we wouldn’t have been bullied, right?”

Tears welled up in Ariana’s eyes as she enveloped her son in a gentle embrace. She understood that Melon was hurting, seeking the comfort and protection of his father in this time of need. Ariana blamed herself for not being there for him the previous night. If only she had been there, none of this would’ve happened,

As she softly rubbed his back, Ariana was overcome by a mixture of sadness and guilt. She couldn’t provide him with the complete family he longed for. The weight of her guilt threatened to crush her.

She had considered moving on with another man, all for Melon’s sake, But it was out of the question – she couldn’t forget her beloved Theodore.

The idea of anyone else trying to replace him was unimaginable.

she explain to a five-year-old that his father was gone

to telling gentle lies and

I’m sure he’s

wishes he could

of false reassurance, Ariana’s heart broke a

didn’t see any other

Melon persisted with innocent questions that only deepened her sense

why

calls from

story, and for a second, Ariana was lost for words. But after a moment’s thought,

you know of these military folks who have to do super tough,

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