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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.

about Brussels today and I drew a

is a great picture. Did you

Sarah nods. "She's nice."

big eyes serious. "The lady talks funny,

And you can always ask questions if you don't understand. And you can learn what the funny

miss school back home. The teachers there were

it," I say, glancing around. "Where's

the

shouldn't be telling tales, should we. Bobby is much older, and

"Yes, Daddy. Where's Mommy?"

longer, she'll be home

"Okay." Abby smiles.

finish feeding Henry, patting his back gently until he lets

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to go out and

to Bobby, you

engrossed in

we got here. Bobby sees me coming and hangs up quickly, but I've already heard enough. "Bobby," I start, trying to

can't just ignore your lessons. What have you been doing all day?" I push Henry

scratching behind the kitten's ear. "Talking to my friends," he admits finally, "Playing games. Looking for the cat's

you find an

me look. They asked around anyone they knew. But there aren't really any

"That's true."

to

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