Langston waited a couple of seconds before the person on the other side flashed an OK hand gesture.

He couldn't help but smile, feeling like he was entrusted with an important mission, a sense of accomplishment bubbling within him.

Beside him, Abigail peered curiously at her brother, who alternated between smiling and staring at his phone. "Who are you texting?" she asked.

"Dad," Langston replied, his attention shifting back to her as he remembered the more pressing matter at hand. He pulled Abigail closer, adopting a serious demeanor.

"Abigail, will you listen to your brother?"

"Of course!"

"Then you need to promise me that you won't mention anything about Dad in front of Mom. If she asks, just say you don't know, or tell her to ask me."

Abigail furrowed her brows, puzzled. "Why? Why can't we talk to Mom about Dad?"

Dad have been arguing lately,

we should make Dad come home more and stop them from

need to do is follow my instructions. Don't worry

understand! I don't want to feel left

"You're not being left out. My sister can't

was going to call her silly, it would

...

Bay Residence, Karen was the

don't you stay at my apartment? It's empty anyway, and looking for a new place is such a hassle. Plus,

I need a larger place now that I have Abigail and Langston

pondered for a moment before

your brother's place. I need some peace and quiet with

Dorothy's reluctance, Karen didn't push further, respecting her

still visit her best friend and not worry too much. That was what mattered. "Dorothy, managing on your own with the kids, I'm afraid

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