Breaking Whispers

After work, Elena walked out of the company doors, making sure what happened in the morning wouldn't happen again.

Her day had been long and draining, but the moment she saw Rowan waiting at the school gates, his bright little face lighting up as he spotted her, all the heaviness in her chest loosened.

He came running toward her, his small backpack bouncing on his back.

“Mama!” he shouted with jo