The Divorce is Underway

Chapter 270 - The Divorce is Underway

"Daddy, when is Mommy coming back?" Cora's voice was small, her eyes still red-rimmed from crying after our phone call.

I knelt down beside her bed, smoothing her hair back from her forehead. "She's very busy with work right now, princess."

"But it's been forever," she protested, clutching her stuffed rabbit tighter. "I miss her."

The hurt in my daughter's eyes cut through me. I knew that feeling all too well—waiting for Catherine to return, only to face disappointment. The difference was that Cora's love was pure and unquestioning. Mine had withered years ago.

"I know you do," I said softly, tucking the blanket around her. "How about we read your favorite story?"

She nodded halfheartedly, but her eyes kept drifting to the door as if expecting Catherine to walk through it any moment.