“We’ll rent at first,” Mark said easily.
“Just until things settle.”
My chest started to ache.
“And Linda?” Helen asked. “She won’t like it.”
Mark laughed softly. Not nervous.
Not unsure. Comfortable.
“She doesn’t need all the details right away. It’ll just stress her out.”
Stress me out.
“You’re my priority, Mom,” he continued.
“Linda and the kids can adjust. It’s temporary.”
Temporary.
“They’re young,” he added. “They don’t need stability yet.”
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