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“That’s my sister, Kelsey” He points his thumb over his shoulder at her

“Hello, Kelsey,” Ja soft

Of course, Kelsey neither talks nor offers a smile I see the question in Jaive him a brief explanation “She doesn’t talk Please don’t take it personally”

He sirl beside him moves from one foot to the other, and James’ eyes snap to hers

“I’m sorry, baby” He wraps his arm around her waist and kisses her cheek “Lydia, I’d like you to meet Alexander, Gwen, Daniel, and Kelsey”

We all say hello and she echoes our greeting

Alexander and Ja in my seat because every few seconds, James looks my way His eyes hold questions and curiosity As a distraction, I start up a conversation with Lydia I learn that she lives in the next town over and works as a dispatcher for a big trucking company This surprises , burly truck drivers on a daily basis She’s beautiful in the traditional ith thick gorgeous blond hair, green eyes, and a sliht places She also seems very sweet and innocent

“You ready?” Ja our conversation

She smiles at him and the love she obviously feels for hi honest, I feel a bit jealous at their open affection toward each other I want that with Alexander

Once they leave, Alexander stands to go pay for our food, after ada ather our coats and lances, but he ignores it, seely not bothered by it anymore

When we pull up to the house a few s Alexander to his room to show him his car collection the rab a shower, and I sit at the kitchen table to start grading papers Every few le and it makes me smile

I’o check on Daniel and Alexander when Daniel co at my watch, I’m surprised to see two hours have already passed

“I’ his eyes He already has his paja he really is tired

I look behind hi to see Alexander, but don’t

“Coo brush your teeth, and I’ll tuck you in”