But if he went to an orphanage, who knew what would happen to him?

Elissa crouched down.

She still cared about his background and didn’t want to get too attached.

She just felt sorry for him and thought she should be kinder.

Brantley sensed the shift in her mood.

He remained silent, quietly helping Elissa wipe her tears.

Outside the door, Raphael observed them quietly.

He realized that if Brantley hadn’t come with them, he would forever be a painful reminder for Elissa.

She would always resent her father for having a son with another woman.

But with Brantley staying, he became her little brother.

been through too much when he was young, and he knew all too

Elissa to experience the same bitterness he

was

to the bedroom, fresh from

the meantime, Raphael stood

an unlit cigarette held between his

was pregnant, he refrained from smoking in the

Raphael

said in a low voice, “I helped Brantley

he was still distracted, as he couldn’t concentrate and made

assumed Elissa wouldn’t

surprise, she approached, encircling him with her arms and resting her head on

care of his homework

a

about

silent

pause, he leaned in to kiss

he was a bit

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