Chapter 40 Planning a vacation.

Madison sighed. "Things won't slow down anytime soon. The kids start preschool in just a couple of weeks, and I'll be swamped, because I'll be too grossed with helping them fit in and with any problems they encounter" Their evenings were filled with helping the children with homework, and soon, Nayla wouldn't be available, as she didn't work for preschool kids. Mark exchanged a knowing glance with emma, signaling her to coax Madison into taking a break. Emma rolled her eyes, as if saying, 'It's not like you can just snap your fingers and she'll take a break. Work is her world.' Meanwhile, Jacob, lost in his own world, chatted away on his phone, oblivious to the subtle dynamics unfolding around him. Determined to cheer up her friend and help mark, Emma boldly suggested, "We need to seize the day and have some fun. You've been MIA for too long. How about a tropical island getaway in three days? Just have fun, relax from all of work and taking if the kids hassle." Madison frowned, torn. "