3 days later

These past three days, it's been silent and tense. Colton is expected to be home today, around noon.The bruises were beginning to fade, Mathew still avoided me. He even skipped dinner, and waited until I was finished eating to eat alone.I finished giving Mason his bath when Adrien came in."Mathew wants you to go to the...um...basement."She muttered grabbing a towel to wrap Mason in."Oh, ok. I'll be back in a bit."I said then kissed Mason on the top of his head.Adrien walked over and lifted him out of the tub as I left the room and rushed down the stairs.I took a deep breath then opened the...