Chapter: 1626

“Your dad and I are having some problems. I don't want to stay here anymore. I'm not sure if you can understand, but..."

"I understand!" Rowan said quickly, clutching his mom's hand. "I get it. You and Dad had a fight, and you're unhappy, so you want to leave."

"Yes."

“It's like when I disagree with my best friend at school, we might not talk for a while."

Rowan's comparison seemed apt, though Bethany knew that reconciling friendships was simpler than mending her relationship with Jonathan.