Chapter 62

  Araceli POV

  I picked up the kids and drove home.

  While cooking in the kitchen, I got a video call from Essel.

  "Ms. Chancey, why don't you come see me?"

  Essel's voice was worried.

  "Ms. Chancey, can you come and keep me company? I want you to tell me stories..."

  I shook the spoon in my hand, smiled and said, "It's too late today. I'll come over to see you tomorrow, okay? I'll bring you a sandwich I made."

  "Yeebeeeeee! Ms. Chancey, thank you! Love you!"

  I heard her excited shout and giggled, "You should get some rest now. I'll be over as soon as I can tomorrow. Don't worry."

  "OK, Ms. Chancey, nighty night. Oh right! Can you give me a kiss back?"

  On the phone screen, Essel pouted, looking hilarious.

  I shook my head and gave the screen two "kisses" before Essel hung up the phone.

  I carried the food into the dining room and saw Krish and Valeria looking at me with big, worried eyes.

  Slightly surprised, I said, "What's wrong?"