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“No” I hold outlike that”

“You kno little ical aptitude we possess So why call us in to be part of the tea fla in its path We deserved his distrust It’s disgraceful hoe allowed them to remain on the outskirts

“That’s no reason for you not to be included in everything this fa to be different now I pro my word”

The siblings exchanged a look “You never answered ains control of the conversation

“You’re overdue for this Whether ant to admit it or not, we all need each other now more than ever”

He presses his thin lips together tightly “You s have lost their mother Let’s throw them a bone—”

“No” I sla to fall back into this cycle No shade or judgs inyou to help me set a new normal You never lacked bravery Don’t fail me now”

He cocks his head to the side and peers at h narrowed eyes “You’re serious, aren’t you?”

“I am”

“We’ll give this a shot, Lou For you Don’t ret it,” he cautions

“I appreciate that, Vit There’s been wrong on all sides I was out of the loop being gone I’oing to be an adjustment period for all of us Communication is paramount”

Vit smirks “Telllook slide because his tone is te we all need?hope

Chapter Three

“You are leaving the office early today, and not co back until tomorrow after ten o’clock,” Sacha announces from in front of my desk

I struggle to focus my strained eyes on the sandy-blonde haired nonconformist “What?” I stare at the pile of paperwork on ht?”