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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.

Daddy," Sarah smiles. "I learned about Brussels today

is a great picture.

Sarah nods. "She's nice."

big eyes serious. "The lady talks funny, I don't understand all the

her a comforting smile. "It'll get easier, sweetie. And you can always ask questions if you don't understand. And you

school back home. The teachers there were more fun," Sarah

I say, glancing

outside. With the kitten

we. Bobby is much older, and I'll sort

"Yes, Daddy. Where's Mommy?"

a little longer, she'll

"Okay." Abby smiles.

lets out a tiny

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and see

to Bobby, you okay in

nod, engrossed in their

Bobby sees me coming and hangs 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 looking up. "I just... I don't care about this Brussels stuff. It's

need to focus, Bobby. I know this place is different, but you can't just ignore your lessons. What have you been doing all day?" I push Henry

stays quiet for a moment, his fingers absently scratching behind the kitten's ear. "Talking to my friends," he admits

you find

look. They asked around anyone they

"That's true."

I get to keep him

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