The next morning, Dominic took the initiative to apologize to Eliana.Right then, Eric walked in. When he saw Dominic, he shot me a skeptical look."Well, well. So it's this little brat. I thought you'd already moved on."Dominic let out a defensive growl, but Eric simply lifted him up by the collar."Eliana's face hasn't healed yet. I got her a day off. I'll take this little brat to school.""I don't want to! I want Mom to take me!" Dominic flailed midair."Behave, you annoying little pup."Eric smacked his backside gently. He then turned to me with a bright grin."See you."He tossed Dominic into the car and drove off.After they left, Eliana asked discreetly, "Mom, do I have to be friends with Dominic?""Do you want to be friends with him?" I asked softly. I wasn't sure why she brought it up.She shook her head slowly. I was a little surprised. "Why not, sweetheart?"She took my hand in her small, soft one."Mom, I can feel that you're in pain when you're around him. I
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