“That’s different. I’m concerned about your well-being, alright?” Abel sighed softly. “You don’t know how afraid I am for your safety. I’d rather risk my life!”

“How about I start writing dream journals and send them to you every day?” Emmeline teased him.

“That works too,” Abel chuckled.

“Forget it!” She changed the subject. “How are you feeling? Is your rib still hurting?”

He laughed. “It’s not as painful anymore. I think it’s healing. Don’t worry. Your big brother is as tough as a bull.”

“You’re something else, but you still need to take it easy Emmeline said, feeling relieved.

“Yeah, I will. And you, be good and don’t run around.”

“But, Abel.” Emmeline hesitated. “Mom’s mental state isn’t great, and I’m worried.”

“Depression can be tough,” Abel comforted her. “I’ll inquire about esoteric medicine. We can try giving Mom herbal remedies.”

“Okay, when are you coming home?”

“Whenever, I guess.”

“Alright!”

Emmeline couldn’t help but feel grateful. Having an older brother, even if

so she was only aware of their mother’s condition

of the devil. Hannah was home when

gain weight!” Emmeline teased her.

sister had quite the appetite. Sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, or salty, she could handle it all. Emmeline once witnessed her sister devouring food at lightning speed, making them disappear in a

shorter than her younger sister, with fair, plump, and radiant skin. Her

Hannah brought her boyfriend along. At twenty-three years old, it was

spirited, friendly-faced, of average height, and a good match for Hannah. His name

Henrick?” Hannah asked her sister while

those naturally cheerful, kind-hearted types. He seems like a good man,” Emaneline replied. with a

said, her face

good at reading people. Kimberly’s voice came from behind.

old lady,” Hannah said. “There are ladies in their fifties at our

in such frivolous matters!”

passed away, and their children are grown up. They’re just enjoying life by dating. older boyfriends. Isn’t that living life

grabbed a celery stalk and playfully swatted

give in. “Since I arrived, you’ve been

have to worry about you now,

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