Dorothy picked up Abigail and Langston from school, immediately checking their foreheads for any signs of fever. Relieved to find them normal, they headed back to their cozy home in Bay Residence. Abigail was thrilled about getting the afternoon off, but Langston seemed a bit off.

On their way home, Langston kept glancing at Dorothy, concern etched on his young face. It wasn't until they were safely inside their home that he tugged at her sleeve and asked, "Mommy, why are you crying?"

Dorothy bent down, brushing her son's cheek with a gentle hand, "I'm not crying, sweetheart. Just got something in my eye.'

Langston frowned, "That excuse is kind of overused."

"Did someone at work make you upset?"

"Of course not!" Dorothy chuckled, trying to keep the mood light. "Your dad is at the company, who would dare upset me?"

to accept

your teacher call me, though?

chimed in, "Unwell? I feel

teacher called you!" Turns out, Kevin had advised Langston to fake

throat? Or a cold?" Dorothy asked, concern creasing her

Langston insisted, dragging his sister back to their room before

Dorothy, but before she could ponder further, her phone rang. It was Karen, with news that her cousin Kenneth had been in an

from crying. The news that Kenneth might have to undergo amputation was a shock to Dorothy. Kenneth was a vibrant soul;

anger and grief.

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