Intercepted Escape

Valerie smiled awkwardly. I didn't forget, but it was never my plan to contact him, okay?

After formulating her response, she explained, “Daddy needs to work, so he can't go with us!”

The children crossed their arms and stared at her in unison with suspicion.

Aria pouted. “You never planned to bring Daddy along at all!”

“You shouldn't lie to kids, Mommy!” added Mason.

Valerie's acting was clumsier