The Absent Luna

Valerie’s POV

When the girls returned from breakfast, they joined Mom and me in the living room. For a while, we just chatted lightly, laughing and having a good time.

Talia seemed to have something on her mind though, as she didn’t smile and laugh as much as everyone else.

“What is it, Talia?” I asked her in a quiet moment, “What’s wrong?”

“Mommy,” Talia said. “Now that you are back, are you goin