CarsonThe minute I stepped through the front door, I heard voices. Laughter coming from the kitchen.I didn't have to wonder who it was. Layla's guest. I set my bag down by the staircase, wiping a hand across the back of my neck. I hadn't even made it to the kitchen yet, and I was already thinking about getting this over with.The three were around the island, a deck of cards spread between them. Layla sat cross-legged on a stool, smiling like she didn't have a single worry in the world. Beside her was the guy—mid-twenties, wearing confidence like cologne. And across from him, leaning against the counter with one leg tucked under the other, was Sara.Her eyes found mine instantly. She froze. Not for long just a flicker but I saw it."Dad," Layla said, sitting up straighter. "You're back.""Yeah," I muttered, still looking at Sara.She quickly dropped her gaze to the guy, “Meet my friend Jayden,”“Jayden meet my Dad,” she introduced us. The guy stood, brushing his hands on his jeans.
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