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I've come home from work not a moment too soon. I step into this pristine mansion and immediately feel the tension in the air. Henry is crying.

From the look on the tutor's face as she gathers her things, it's been a long day.

"Mr. Brennan," the tutor says, her tone polite but weary. The girls have been adjusting fairly well, although they do need to understand discipline, but Bobby... Well, he's been more interested in the kitten than lessons. I've barely seen him all day."

I sigh, taking Henry from his carer's arms and bouncing him gently. His cries are escalating, and I know it's time for a bottle. "Thank you for today. We all need some time. I'll talk to him."

She nods, offering a smile before leaving.

Henry's carer offers her goodbyes, and I thank her too.

I move into the sitting room, where the girls are flipping through books, but they look worn out. I quickly grab a bottle from the small fridge I had set up in the sitting room and heat it in the microwave oven next

to it.

It's a country mile to the kitchen and nobody has time for that trek with a crying baby. I settle down to

feed him.

"Daddy! Yay!" Abby rushes over for a half hug and kiss, avoiding bumping Henry.

"I learned about Brussels today and I

great picture. Did you like

Sarah nods. "She's nice."

lady talks funny,

you can always ask

home. The teachers there were more fun,"

get it," I say, glancing around.

With the

tales, should we. Bobby is much older, and I'll sort it out

"Yes, Daddy. Where's Mommy?"

is working a little longer,

"Okay." Abby smiles.

finish feeding Henry, patting his back gently until he lets out a tiny burp, then settle him into his

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to go out and see how Bobby

going to talk to

both nod, engrossed in

up quickly, but I've already heard enough. "Bobby," I start, trying to keep the frustration out of my voice. "Your tutor says you've been distracted all day. What's going on?" He shrugs, not

know this place is different, but you can't just

behind the kitten's ear. "Talking to my friends," he admits finally,

find an

his head. "Everyone helped me look. They asked around anyone they knew. But there aren't

"That's true."

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