YVONNE —

His response brought me back to reality, and I quickly withdrew my hand from his shoulder as support. “I should be going now with my kids,” I remarked, turning to walk and get my kids so we could go home.

“Okay, I’m sorry for everything; I didn’t know it would irritate you.” He tried to apologize, but I’d already left.

Walking to my kids, they quickly stood up, even before I could reach the spot where they were sitting.

“Mommy, you look worried. What happened?” Amelia remarked.

I forced a smile to cover my emotion. “Nothing is wrong, darling. I was just stressed out at work,” I lied....