Stone Circle You only have me now.

Valette offered a sad smile to Arlette who instantly decided that she only needed one parent. Valette gave her a hug, soon followed by Keen's words. The mother looked at her quieter daughter. She offered her a sad smile. "I just wish that you would have a father," she spoke and noticed that Merrit had gone really quiet.

"I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. If you need to talk about something then you can," Valette spoke. Though she doubted that they would want to talk to her right away. It would first need to settle in. Perhaps they weren't as upset as she thought they might be. Arlette certainly wasn't. Valette stepped close to the other two. She could not be both but she would certainly try.

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