Raven's face lit up with excitement as he looked up at Ethan, his voice eager . “ Can you come over for dinner? Mom's a great cook, and she promised to make pasta and roasted turkey. Will you come, please?”Ethan hesitated, glancing at Sophia, who stood behind Raven with her arms crossed, watching the scene unfold. He could feel her tension, but he couldn't dare to say no to the hopeful look in Raven's eyes.“I'm sorry, buddy, I've got a lot to do tonight,” Ethan lied , trying to gently let the boy down . But before he could say more, Raven's eyes began to well up, his lips quivering.Sophia quickly stepped in, her voice soft but firm . “ Oh, baby, of course, he'll be there, won't you , Ethan?”Ethan looked back at her, realising she wasn't just protecting Raven's feelings, she was challenging him. The tension between them hung in the air, but Ethan couldn't bring himself to disappoint Raven again.He crouched down to Raven's level, offering a small smile . “ I guess I can make time f
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