ROWAN“Grandpa, can we have dinner some other time? Sloane is a bit unwell, and I have to take care of her.” The lie rolls out of my mouth smoothly.“Can I speak to her?” His sharp voice cuts through my ear.“I already told you—”“Rowan, I need you to tell me what is going on right now!” Grandpa’s voice booms in my ear, his tone laced with anger and fear. “Why did I just call your wife, and she sounded like she was hiding something?”Oh my goodness, so grandpa had called her. How can I be so dumb that I don't have her number?“She is not with you, is she?” His sharp voice sounds in my ear again. “Tell me what is going on right now, Rowan! I don’t care what you are hiding, but I know something is wrong. I am on my way to your house, and for your own sake, Rowan, tell me the truth, because if you don’t, I’ll find out myself.” I hate seeing this side of grandpa. I don’t even like that I’m making him worried because of my recklessness.“One more thing, Rowan.” His voice drop
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