Was it Everett's guiding hand that made everything run so smoothly at Trust-E? No one could say for sure, but their projects were sailing through without much of a hitch. Even the minor hiccups were quickly resolved. Dorothy had been worried about not spending enough time with Langston, but now she was managing to get home early almost every day.

"Mommy, look! I made a crown for my brother!"

The moment Abigail was picked up from school and stepped through the door, she was all excited, showing off her creation.

Langston, who had been lounging on the couch with his laptop, looked as if he'd rather be anywhere else.

"I'm a boy, I don't need a crown."

"But I made it super pretty! Look, brother!"

Abigail, undeterred, placed the paper crown she was holding into his hands, her face full of hope.

"...Who writes 'get well soon, legs' on a crown?" Langston couldn't help but comment, but he still placed the crown on his head to humor her.

kitchen with some freshly washed fruit, caught the sight of her son's half-amused,

one who could handle Langston

who could handle Abigail was her

home? I made one for him too!" Abigail, seeing her

at

hasn't played with me at all

make money. Just wait a bit longer, and when he's less busy, he'll play with you." She tried to explain things in a way Abigail could

much to their family, Dorothy didn't want to always be on the receiving end. Knowing he was busy, she tried get home

talking, the sound of a car pulling up

turned their attention towards

the foyer, holding a small cakez and some toys, still dressed in his impeccably tailored dark suit, the very image of the distinguished Mr.

he stepped through the door, he transformed into the loving father and

was both jarring

"Daddy!"

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