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72 #Kids hate him

"Mom..." I heard Marline's voice trembling as she called me. Her voice was filled with vulnerability as she whispered, "Are you crying?"

I felt a pang of concern as I listened to Marline's trembling voice. "No, sweetheart," I reassured her gently as I dried my eyes with the sleeve of my sweater. "It's just allergy season, and my eyes are a bit irritated. Is everything okay? You sound worried." I lied, not wanting to express my fears to burden her.

But Marie doesn't seem to trust my words as she continues to speak in a shaky voice. "Mom, I can hear it in your voice. You are sad and are trying to hide it from me. Please tell me what's wrong. I'm here for you." Her words touched my heart as she moved her hand to hold mine. I could feel the warmth and sincerity in her touch, and it made it harder for me to keep up the facade. But I knew that burdening her with my own troubles would only add to her worries, so I mustered a smile and said, "Thank you, sweetheart. I appreciate your concern,
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