Emmy’s timing could not be worse. With horror filled eyes, she came to stand beside me, tugging my dress. “Mom, where is he going?” “He’s going to his house.” I said, “It’s late, isn’t it?” “But it is still raining.” She protested, “And look, it’s so dark outside. It’s not safe.” “It’s alright, Emmy.” “No, it’s not! You told me it’s not safe to go out in the dark.” I sighed. Having an obedient daughter was proving to be a nightmare. Emmy took everything seriously, too seriously for her own good. If I told her that someone had once choked while drinking water, she would make sure nobody in her vicinity would find a functioning tap. “And Enzo doesn’t have a home, mommy.” She said, “He said this is his house. Are we staying together?” “No.” I said, “We’re not staying with him, Emmy. Why don’t you go to bed already? It’s-” Instead of listening to me, she walked toward Enzo and caught his hand. And then, she started pulling him with her. When he didn’t budge, she turned around wit
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