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

silent, his grip

responded in a

They’re not coming back.

stay with us

on his knees,

he had a vague sense

..

Library

left with Brantley, Elissa finally roused

rising was her

that morning

with them had been a lapse of judgment, and now

still held onto some resentment towards

the thought that her

acknowledged the irrationality

blame, not the innocent child

imagined Brantley, too, would shun his unfortunate heritage if given the

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