Abandoned Twice, Mom Won’t Come Back

Summary

The family trip was meant to start today.

Instead, I spent the morning doubled over, darting between the bedroom and bathroom. Mom stayed beside me the whole time, wiping my forehead and rubbing my back until the nausea finally passed. When we stepped out, the house was silent. Dad and Aunt Vivian were already gone.

Mom stood frozen in the hallway, phone in hand, about to book a cab. Then a text from Dad appeared on her screen. You are a grown woman with a child. How can you not handle a simple stomach bug? Set a better example for Kate. The flight will not wait. Just stay home.