However, recalling Elissa’s distress from the previous night, he compelled himself to consume the eggs.

Raphael ruffled his hair affectionately.

“I’ll drop you off at school,” he promised.

Brantley nodded eagerly in agreement.

He dutifully drank most of the milk.

Before departing, he called out to Elissa’s closed bedroom door, “Elissa, I’m off to school.”

There was no response from Elissa’s room.

Raphael escorted Brantley downstairs, explaining, “Your sister’s still asleep.”

But Brantley sensed Elissa’s wakefulness; she simply chose not to engage with him.

Dejected, he climbed into the car.

As Raphael ignited the engine, Brantley’s sudden query pierced the silence.

Mom and Dad never coming

remained silent, his grip

responded in a

They’re not coming back.

stay with us

on

comprehend the concept of loss, but he had a vague

..

Library

Raphael had left with Brantley,

was her usual

she lingered in bed that morning to avoid

judgment, and now she grappled with how to engage

held onto some resentment towards

couldn’t shake the thought that her mother’s death was the

the irrationality of

the blame, not the innocent child of

his unfortunate heritage if given

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