Chapter 43 Leaving Oakhaven With Her Son

Valerie pulled up to the gates of Ivywood Estates, and her tears finally dried. "Thanks for everything," she said to Simon. "What were you doing at that restaurant?"

Simon's eyes flickered for a moment. "I was just passing by. I saw you and your dad, and when you didn't come out, I got worried."

Valerie didn't want to dig deeper. "I can handle it from here. You don't have to walk me in."

"Alright,