In the afternoon, Raphael went to get Brantley from school.

Together, they ventured to the grocery store, procuring vegetables, meat, and fruit.

Brantley, mindful of their circumstances, eschewed costly imported fruits he was used to, opting for budget-friendly apples.

Raphael purchased two coconuts, deftly inserting a straw into one and offering it to Brantley.

Brantley tentatively sipped the coconut water, finding it surprisingly delightful.

He held Raphael’s hand tightly, but deep down, he wished Elissa would one day hold his hand like that too.

The bond of blood made him feel that no matter how good Raphael was, he couldn’t replace the closeness he felt toward Elissa.

When they got home, Raphael noticed some snacks and a set of toys for children on the small dining table.

They looked quite expensive.

He knew Elissa had been very frugal since they had come down in the world and wouldn’t normally buy such things.

Raphael glanced at Brantley and remarked, “These must be from Elissa.

you

Brantley was taken aback.

these really

making a salad, replied without turning to

gave Brantley

the toys and snacks to

placing the toys down,

check his pillow and found it

he inhaled deeply, noting it smelled

stood there, momentarily

the

quietly at the door,

softly said, “If you cry on it

quickly stopped crying and obediently said,

“You Little trouble!”

but her eyes

he was too short to reach, so he just

were getting the

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