Resenting mum (Casualty)

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Chloe knew how she was finding it hard with being a mum. She knew how much she loved her daughter. But she found it hard. Especially when she was on her own for so long while Iain was working.

She felt alone. And she had barely had any visitors. She felt isolated. She knew how much she loved Ava. But she needed a break away from her.

Ava was her world. She knew that. But she felt as though she didn't have a life anymore. She knew it would change. But she didn't expect to be feeling so alone.

Iain had been there for her as much as he could. But he had to work so that one of them was earning money for their family. She missed him being around. But she understood he was working for their family.

All Chloe knew was that her life had changed. And she didn't know what to do about it.

Morning came and Chloe woke in bed alone. She sighed as she looked to see Iain wasn't there. She grabbed her dressing gown and left the bedroom.

Iain was sitting on the sofa with Ava. She smiled as she joined them. "Good morning," she said as she looked to him.

Iain smiled. "Hey. Me and Ava here have been getting used to CBeebies. Not the best. But she seems to like it," he told her.

Chloe grinned as she cuddled into him. She sighed. "I miss you being here with us. You're my best friend. And I miss you," she mumbled.

Iain nodded. He smiled. "I know babe. But we are going to be okay. I'm earning money for our family. Why don't you come in to work today?" He suggested.

Chloe shrugged and sighed. "I may. It depends on how I'm feeling," she said. She knew that she was worried about going. But she missed being around people.

"The choice is yours babe," he said.

***
Chloe reluctantly went into work. She smiled as she saw Aria who was standing with Sam. She walked over to her. "Hey. I bought someone to see you," she said.

Aria turned and grinned. She took Ava from her and held her close. "Oh you are a cutie pie. Auntie loves you," she said as she looked to her.

Chloe smiled. She saw the look on her face. "Are you okay?"
She asked, completely ignoring her father.

Aria nodded. She smiled. "I'm okay. Just having a few issues with my period. I'm gonna be okay," she said.

Chloe turned to Sam. She sighed. "You better not be treating her like crap. I will kill you," she said as she looked to him.

Sam rolled his eyes and walked off. Chloe looked to aria. "What's going on?" She asked.

"I'm late. I tried talking to Sam. But he doesn't listen. I don't know what to do," she mumbled.

***
Chloe walked towards Iain and smiled. He took Ava from her. "How you feeling now?" He asked as he kissed her.

Chloe shrugged. "I wish I was back here. But then I can't leave her," she told him.

Iain smiled as he kissed her lips. He could see she was struggling. But he had no idea about how she was going to struggle with her mental health.