Chapter 25

"Mommy, did you arrive safely? Remember to drink a warm glass of milk before bed while I'm not there. Don't forget to take your vitamins, and don't kick off the covers at night, or you'll catch a cold. "I also put out favorite stuffed animals in your suitcase. If you can't sleep, just let them keep you company." Alyssa smiled. Jayden was always quiet when he didn't want to talk, but once he started, he could go on forever, almost like a parent fussing over her. She often wondered who Jayden inherited that from. Sometimes, it felt like he was her parent. "Alright, I will remember everything," Alyssa promised. Her heart was aching as she finally ended the call after Jayden finished speaking. It hadn't been easy for Alyssa. She had depression and was partially hearing-impaired. After she went overseas, she struggled with insomnia and a loss of appetite. Even after the twins were born, she hadn't fully recovered, but her condition had improved somewhat. As the twins grew older and