I could feel the GROUND DISAPPEARING BENEATH MY FEET…
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I opened the box.
Inside were two small silver bracelets with Lily’s and Ben’s names engraved on them.
I recognized them immediately.
Chris had bought them on the day the twins were born.
There was also a letter lying on top of the box.
I read the first line, and my hands began to shake.
The hotel manager lowered his voice.
“Your children’s father is here. He’s waiting downstairs.”
For a long moment, I couldn’t move.
Lily had picked up the bracelet with her name on it and was studying it carefully. Ben was staring at me.
“Mom, did Daddy send this?”
I didn’t answer.
The letter was still in my hand.