Old Friends

After Kira gave birth, she barely had time to rest before taking on the job of a field correspondent. The majority of her pay cheques went towards paying for the babysitters and for the kids’ upkeep. She had not bought new clothes for herself for two years. Isabel stomped her feet. It was so unfair! Why should Austyn get to lead a carefree life with another woman while Kira was left to shoulder the responsibilities of raising two kids by herself? And what about all the pain and misery she’d suffered through? Kira patted Isabel’s arm when she saw how angry her friend was. ‘The most important thing is he’s alive. Which means I can let go of my guilt and move on. I’m happy with my life now. I have Joshua and Jennie.’ ‘Bullshit!’ Isabel rolled her eyes. ‘Why are you still defending him? He’s abandoning you for another woman!’ Kira didn’t know what to say. The amnesia wasn’t Austyn’s fault. In a way, Kira was responsible for it. But she knew better than to argue with Isabel, who could be he