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?"

Mom and Dad have been arguing lately, and it's better

we should make Dad come home more

her head. "You don't understand, but all you need

understand! I don't want

being left out.

to call her silly, it

...

out of Bay Residence, Karen

looking for a new place is such a hassle. Plus, I worry

larger place now that I

for a moment before suggesting,

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

reluctance, Karen didn't push

visit her best friend and not worry too much.

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