CHAPTER 410: BREAKING POINT

Nelly glanced at the clock, feeling the weight of another stressful day settling over her. She sighed and shifted her attention from the clock to Hannah, her daughter, who sat on the living room floor, absorbed in trying to arrange her colorful blocks. Despite her challenges with Down syndrome, Hannah's bright eyes and infectious smile often masked her daily struggles. "Honey, you can do it," Nelly encouraged, watching Hannah frustrated with a block that wouldn't stay put. Hannah's face crumpled, and she burst into tears. Occupied with preparing dinner, Nelly called out, "Brandon, could you help me with Hannah?" Her voice was tinged with frustration. There was no response, only the faint murmur of the television from the other room. Nelly sighed and left the kitchen, joining Hannah on the floor. She tried to soothe her daughter, even as her mind raced through the house chores she needed to complete. Watching Hannah's clumsy attempts to stack the blocks, a pang of guilt tugged at Ne