Chapter 60

Irene —

Suzy squeezed my hand, her voice filled with determination. "You are strong, Irene. Don't let this break you. Take all the time you need to heal, but remember that you deserve to be happy. And if that means moving on without Benjamin, then so be it."

Her words struck a chord within me, giving me a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for me to find happiness again. But first, I needed to focus on healing, on figuring out what I truly wanted.

Days turned into weeks, and the pain slowly began to dull. I found solace in spending time with my children, immersing myself in their laughter and joy. Sofia continued to ask about her father, and I struggled with finding the right words to explain the situation to her.

One evening, as I tucked her into bed, she looked up at me with her big, innocent eyes. "Mommy, why are you still angry at Daddy?"

I took a deep breath, summoning the strength to answer her question honestly. "Sweetheart, sometimes people make mistakes th