Chapter 30. Pursuing Eric Pt 1.

"Daddy?" Andrew’s eyes widened as she asked, "Did you two have a fight?"

"Why do you ask?" Cheryl furrowed her brow, hoping her expression hadn't given everything away.

"You argued this morning..." Andrew pouted, his frown deepening. "He even raised his voice at me," he added, and Cheryl sighed, knowing this conversation wouldn't be easy.

"Does he hate me?" he asked, and Cheryl quickly shook her head.

"Where are you getting these ideas?" she asked, her expression filled with concern.

Andrew shrugged nonchalantly, but Cheryl knew her son. He was hurting but trying desperately to conceal it.

"I just thought so..." Andrew stared at her intently. Cheryl removed her hands from his shoulders and held his hands. "Daddy loves you. I love you even more," she chuckled bitterly, aware that her words wouldn't alleviate their concerns. But her nerves refused to calm down.

"Is he leaving us?" Andrew asked once again, and Cheryl pursed her lips.

"How would you feel if you didn't see him again?" she