Chapter 207: The truth

The next morning, and filled with guilt, Amelia gets up early to make breakfast for her husband and kids. The soft light of dawn peeked through the curtains as Amelia stirred from her restless sleep. A heavy weight tugged at her heart, reminding her of the events of the previous day. With a sigh, she slipped out of bed, careful not to disturb her sleeping husband and children. In the kitchen, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the scent of pancakes on the griddle. Amelia moved about quietly, her movements almost mechanical as she prepared breakfast. Each flip of the pancake seemed to echo in the silence of the room. As the pancakes sizzled, her thoughts drifted back to the argument with her husband. She had let her temper flare, saying things she didn't mean. Guilt gnawed at her, urging her to make things right. "Mom? What are you doing so early?" Amelia's daughter, Sarah, appeared in the kitchen doorway, rubbing her sleepy eyes. Amelia forced a smile. "Jus