Scars Of A Broken Bond

Jennie’s face lost its color as she gently set the tigers down without a word.

Indeed, Tyrone was right beside her. He said, “Aunt Kira, your fears are misplaced. Sabrina, despite our divorce, remains a member of our family. How could you deem her a stranger?”

“Is her last name Blakely or Chavez? Have you forgotten the current head of the group? Are you certain Sabrina harbors no ulterior motives?”

Kira’s temper flared, her voice cold and biting. “Why maintain contact with Sabrina after the split? You’re not planning to remarry, are you? What’s gotten with all of you? Why were you all enchanted by Sabrina? Your grandfather is like this, and so are you and Jennie! Jennie, avoid going out with her! If you don’t want to, you can forget about calling me Grandma!”

“Waah!”

The phone clattered onto the couch. Jennie, her face washed pale with fear, clutched her dolls, tears streaming down.

clever and sensible girl. Tyrone had never seen her cry before, but now she had tears in her eyes, her lips trembling, caught between holding back and letting go. It pained him to see her in such

his lap, gently murmuring,

I appreciate all you did for me, but I’m an adult now, and I’d appreciate it if you’d respect my boundaries. As for Jennie, if she’s fond of Sabrina, let it be. Why

little say in your life, but surely I’ve got a say in Jennie’s. I didn’t raise her to go

won’t listen, perhaps you’re better off

sobbing grew louder, echoing in

that’s how you feel, Jennie won’t ever

residency and schooling right

ended

connection, raising Jennie and enrolling her in