Confused emotions
Afterward, the children expressed their confused emotions, not knowing whether to trust their mother’s intentions. “Why now, Dad?

Why did she come back?” my youngest asked, eyes filled with uncertainty. I sighed, gathering them close. “
I don’t have all the answers, but we’ll figure it out together,” I assured. The mixed feelings of anger, sadness, and curiosity were palpable.
The conversation cast a heavy shadow over our usually bright home.