Dorothy had tried several times to bring up the subject of moving abroad with Abigail and Langston. Abigail seemed pretty easy-going about it, but Langston was obviously avoiding the conversation. Feeling it was too harsh to drop the news on the kids just yet, Dorothy decided to wait a few more days before talking to them about it.

Living in Bay Residence was becoming unbearable for Dorothy. The thought of staying there any longer filled her with dread. So, when Abigail and Langston got back from school today, she decided it was time to bring up the subject of moving abroad once again with Langston.

"Mom, can't we just stay here?" Langston finally asked, unable to avoid the conversation any longer.

"You don't want to leave, do you?"

He nodded, "I just started school here, and I've made good friends. If we go abroad, I'll have to start all over again."

Dorothy frowned slightly.

Frankly, it wasn't surprising to hear Langston say this. He always had a unique way of thinking, different from his peers.

But his words made Dorothy wonder if Everett had gone to Langston's school and talked to him about it.

"Langston, have you seen your dad recently?"

his gaze fixed on

look made Dorothy feel

suspect Langston? He was just a child! And it wasn't like Everett to do something like

that considerate, why

don't want to stay here anymore, although

and dad

"Mm..."

school! If we have a disagreement, I don't want

his analogy somewhat fitting, although the relationship between friends could likely be

the kids, to tell them that the stable life they

"Mommy, hug!"

looking upset and wrapped her arms around her neck, snuggling into her embrace. Dorothy gently stroked her daughter's hair, searching

dad's really busy with work. Even if we stay here, he won't come back." "So, mommy, do you really, really want to leave?" Abigail

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