I was determined to cut ties with my past and start anew in a fresh environment.

Daisy also readily suggested moving to a new city.

After much consideration, we settled on a southern tourist city.

On the day we moved, George cried his heart out, clinging to my leg and refusing to let go:

"Mom, don't leave me, please don't go!

"If you must go, take me with you, I can't bear to be apart from you.

"I don't want to stay here, I want to go with you!"

Alexander picked him up, holding him captive in his arms.

George cried and shouted, struggling with all his might, leaving several...