With the matter of the car settled, Maya Hayes could only take solace in one thing: the salary in the secretarial department wasn't bad. She could probably manage the payments, she thought grimly.
Back at home, the children were a whirlwind of noise and activity. Liam practiced his aim, taking shots with a toy gun.
Owen carefully fed a stuffed panda with a small spoon.
Mia and Chloe ran in circles, their kites trailing behind them.
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