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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

is a great

Sarah nods. "She's nice."

lady talks funny, I

nod, giving her a comforting smile. "It'll get easier, sweetie. And you can always ask questions if you don't understand. And you can learn what the funny

school back home. The teachers there

say, glancing

the kitten again.

is much older, and I'll sort it

"Yes, Daddy. Where's Mommy?"

little longer, she'll be home for dinner,

"Okay." Abby smiles.

feeding Henry, patting his back gently until he lets out a

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to talk to Bobby, you okay

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 looking up. "I just... I don't care

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 back and forth in the

"Talking to my friends,"

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asked around anyone they knew. But there aren't really any close

"That's true."

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