"Aunt Karen just had a baby, so it's kinda hectic over there."

"But her place is huge, me and Lily can be super quiet! We won't make a peep," Langston insisted, raising his hand as if taking an oath.

Dorothy looked at Langston, letting out a silent sigh. She stayed quiet for a while before finally asking, "What if... you guys stayed with Dad, would that be okay?"

Immediately, Langston's guard was up. His brows furrowed, "Are you planning on leaving us? Mom, can't we just be one big happy family? It's okay if Dad's too busy to come home, me and Lily won't nag about wanting to see him anymore!"

"Dad's not too busy, he even found time to come to school-"

Abigail's words were cut short as Langston quickly covered her mouth. He had warned Abigail not to mention their dad's visit, but did she listen? No, because Dad had to go and say he missed his daughter! That girl could spill the beans on everything without even realizing it!

"He went to the school?"

Despite Langston's attempt, Dorothy still caught the words "the school."

couldn't deny it. "Yeah, he said he missed

did

much, just stopped by to see

a stern face,

all! And he only came to the school once, didn't

the weight of responsibility on his shoulders; he couldn't

"Is that true, Abigail?"

ignoring Langston and turning to her daughter

Abigail hesitated for a few seconds

you guys don't want to be away from

realizing that whatever she said would seem cruel

for her to finish previous

offered, "How about this? Mommy will look for a

we're not

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