"Hi, Teresa. Just call me Zeke," he said kindly. "You may not remember me, but we met at my wedding with Cassidy. Sorry I haven't visited. I've been busy with work."
"That's fine. I understand," Teresa answered with a gentle smile.
After chatting a bit with Teresa, Claire and Zeke asked for permission to swim, since Claire couldn't wait to play in the pool with Freya and Jonah.
Meanwhile, Cassidy and Georgia spent time talking with their mother.
As they spoke, Cassidy noticed how her mother seemed happier, freer, and more open than she remembered. It touched her heart, and she felt grateful for the change in Teresa.
While they were still talking, Julian, who had been resting in his room, suddenly appeared near the pool.
He chose a seat far from them, just watching quietly without saying a word.
