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.

Dad never coming

his grip

he responded in a hushed tone, “Yes, you’re

They’re not coming back.

stay with

chin on

he had a vague sense that he had lost

..

Library

had left with Brantley, Elissa finally

was

lingered in bed that morning

been a lapse of judgment, and now

held onto

her mother’s death was the child’s

the irrationality

the blame, not the innocent child of his

Brantley, too, would shun his unfortunate heritage

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