Chapter 7

Keen scrunched up his little face, saying, "My stomach has gotten a lot better. The doctor said it's okay to have a little sometimes. But Mom always wants to control and make me do what she says."

Hearing the word "control" out of a five-year-old's mouth felt oddly mature.

As Haynes was about to respond, his phone buzzed in his pocket.

He answered, and Rachel's voice came through the line somewhat hesitantly. "Haynes, are you home now?"

"Yeah, I'm."

"And is Ms. Cameron back yet?" asked Rachel.

Haynes paused. "Why do you ask?"

"Well," Rachel stammered, "I saw Ms. Cameron. She's having dinner with a young man, and they seem pretty close."

There was a brief silence before Rachel cautiously added, "Do you think

earlier today that upset her? Maybe you should try talking things

at home to meet another man was not what he

voice turned colder.

Rachel provided an address.

Haynes said curtly

...

intently. "Have

composed for me, and I've put it on hold

sighed wistfully, her eyes reflecting a

keep you incredibly busy. You might not have much

stable now," Stella replied with a hint of irony. "Besides, he doesn't need

pressed, "Will

eyes.

her quietly before speaking, "But he

need his

said this, Stella felt a pang of guilt remembering how she'd distanced

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