CHAPTER 9KATRINA“Did you not hear me, bro?” I asked softly, trying to keep my tone respectful. “Look, I’m used to sleeping on the couch anyway. And now that your father’s gone, I think it’s only right that I take it.”I was speaking to him gently but he didn’t say a word. Not even the slightest reaction now. I leaned forward a little, trying to catch a glimpse of his face, but his eyes were shut. He had no intention of acknowledging me."Pierre…” I called again, this time more firmly, hoping to stir something.Still, silence.I reached out and gave his shoulder a light shake, trying to nudge him back into the moment. “I told you I’ll take the couch… Can’t you hear me?”“No.”Just that. One word, delivered flatly, and with a voice so cold, it could chill the air around us.I took a deep breath, trying to keep my patience intact. “Okay… how about this, then?” I offered, trying to sound even calmer. “You stay on the bed. I’ll sleep at the end of it. I’ll put my pillow down, and you can
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