Eddie smiled softly, giving York’s hair a gentle ruffle.

“Admitting your mistakes takes more courage than most adults have, you know.”

With the matter settled, Alessia finally moved things along. “It’s getting late. Let’s get going.”

Eddie nodded, and soon the three of them–plus Rex, their loyal dog–were tucked into the back seat again. This time, everyone was calm and quiet, making for a smooth ride all the way to the art studio.

For York, it was his first visit, and everything seemed new and fascinating.

Having learned from last time, Ivan no longer clung to Alessia’s side. He was content to settle in and lose himself in his painting.

Eddie sat beside him, working on his own projects and chatting with Ivan every now and then. He didn’t pepper the boy with questions or crowd him, giving Ivan the room he needed to breathe.

Alessia took a seat in the lounge area, picking up the novel she hadn’t finished last time. York, however, looked longingly at the studio, clearly wanting to join the others, but Alessia held him back. So, boy and dog sat side by side next to her, both wearing the same bored, slightly sulky expression.

“Told you you’d be bored,” Alessia said, her tone making it clear: You insisted on coming, remember.

the table, one cheek squished

do we have to stay

day. If you’re bored, I can

got back. She’s always yelling–drives me crazy.

she ever give you real

on Dawson and the others–always finding fault with something. But!” His eyes lit up suddenly, a mischievous glint

I left, I kicked her bedroom door and warned her: if she goes nuts again, I’ll bring a few snakes back to scare

14:42 D

Chapter 163

again. If it were Max, she really might have

over there–why don’t you take Rex and play outside in the yard for a

being sent home, York was happy with anything. He hopped off his chair, grabbed a ball, and called for Rex to follow him out into

the dog were still within sight, then returned to her book, settling in

the whole garden like a living painting. Ivan only had to turn his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255