Her children’s complaints continued, their voices growing louder with each passing moment. Adrian crossed his arms and muttered about how his birthday was ruined, while Lucy whimpered about how unfair it was.
A knot formed in her throat, but she swallowed it down, determined to hold her composure. She reminded herself that this moment, however unbearable, was temporary. All she wanted was to get through the meal and take her children home, away from the prying eyes of strangers.