Reunion tension
The reunion was fraught with tension. As my wife approached, tears filled her eyes upon seeing her grown children.

The kids stood guarded, their expressions a mix of skepticism and confusion. She attempted to explain her past decisions, but the words fell flat. “
I was going through a lot,” she started, but their blank stares said it all. The encounter was awkward, filled with strained silences.
I watched closely, maintaining my composure despite the emotional storm.