The Sanctuary
“He didn’t want the responsibility of the house, five kids, and all their pets. He said he needed time for himself.
That did it.
“It’s only for a week or two, and you owe me this,” Julia warned. “For sixteen years, I’ve gladly been here for you and the kids every day without fail. But now my best friend needs me. She’s always been there for me, especially after my mother’s death, without my ever even having to ask. It’s the first time she’s ever asked for my help. Ever. I won’t say no. B...esides, you still get time apart from me, which is what you wanted. You can bail on me, but sorry, you don’t get time off from being a parent,” Julia admonished.
“I know you’re unhappy. News flash—I don’t always find folding underwear and fixing dinner fulfilling. There have been plenty of days I’d have liked to be spared a mountain of laundry, the incessant needs of our children, and malfunctioning appliances.MoreLess
That did it.
“It’s only for a week or two, and you owe me this,” Julia warned. “For sixteen years, I’ve gladly been here for you and the kids every day without fail. But now my best friend needs me. She’s always been there for me, especially after my mother’s death, without my ever even having to ask. It’s the first time she’s ever asked for my help. Ever. I won’t say no. B...esides, you still get time apart from me, which is what you wanted. You can bail on me, but sorry, you don’t get time off from being a parent,” Julia admonished.
“I know you’re unhappy. News flash—I don’t always find folding underwear and fixing dinner fulfilling. There have been plenty of days I’d have liked to be spared a mountain of laundry, the incessant needs of our children, and malfunctioning appliances.MoreLess
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