Willow felt like she was walking on eggshells, trying to navigate the fragile emotions of her parents. She didn't know how much more she could take.
Just as she was about to retreat to her room, Rachel spoke up, her voice softer than before. "Willow, can we talk to you about something?"
Willow's heart sank, wondering what new revelation was about to be dropped. But as she looked at her parents, she saw something unexpected - a glimmer of hope.
"What is it?" Willow asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Mike and Rachel exchanged a glance before Mike spoke up. "We've been thinking...maybe it's time for us to take a break. Not from you, but from each other."
Willow's mind reeled as she processed the words. A break? What did that even mean?
But as she looked at her parents, she saw the exhaustion, the desperation, and the longing for a way out. And in that moment, Willow realized that maybe, just maybe, this break could be a thread of hope - a chance for her parents to rediscover themselves and each other.