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.

and Dad never

his grip

responded in a hushed tone, “Yes,

They’re not coming back.

stay with us

rested his chin on his

concept of loss, but he had a vague sense that he had

..

Library

had left with Brantley, Elissa finally roused

was her usual

she lingered in bed that morning to avoid the

lapse of judgment, and now she

onto some

the thought that her mother’s death

she acknowledged the irrationality

blame, not the

his unfortunate heritage if given

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