Chapter 47

Valerie and the kids wearily stepped into their home, burdened by the recent tumult that had engulfed their lives.

The palpable tension in the air did not escape the children, who, yearning for peace, earnestly voiced their desire for Valerie and Nelson to cease their conflict.

"Mom, can't you and Mr. Nelson stop fighting? It makes us sad," pleaded Kyle, his eyes filled with innocence.

Valerie, her heart heavy, crouched down to their eye level. "Sweetie, we're working on it. Things will get better, I promise."

As their innocent words resonated, Valerie couldn't help but relive the hardships endured during Nelson's rejection, the way he denied her and threw her out of his house, tears streaming down her face.

In an attempt to comfort her children, Valerie assured them that she and Nelson were on the path to reconciliation.

The kids, blissfully oblivious, showered her with kisses and animatedly shared tales of the opulent lifestyle and cutting-edge gadgets at Nelson's residence – an e