We're in the Same Boat

Hazel shook her head. After being silent for a long time, she muttered, "I-I want to go to the manor for a getaway, and I will be there for a few days. But don't worry. I will be very safe there, and it is my initiative to go. I will call you every day." Her remark didn't comfort Luke and Zac; instead, they were getting more anxious. "Mother, what's going on?" Zac grabbed her clothes. "Are you upset? We'll go with you." "No, I'm not. I'll go for only a month." Suppressing the fear and worry inside him, Luke said, "If you don't tell us what happened, I'll call Father. I'm sure he knows why." Instantly, anxiety flashed across her eyes and she quickly objected, "No." "Tell us then. What happened?" Luke figured that their parents must be fighting, which was why she suddenly wanted to go away. "I-I-I'm a little annoyed with Father, but he didn't do anything wrong. You know, ever since I'm pregnant, sometimes I'll get very upset. This time, I just feel that I need to be away for some time. S