Kenneth was sent away against his will. On the day he left, he kept crying and screaming, "Jonah framed me!"But no one believed him anymore.From then on, Mom, Dad, and Lenora started coming to see me at school all the time. Every few days, they brought over clothes, health supplements, snacks, fruit—anything they could think of.Whenever Mom came, her eyes were red-rimmed. "Jonah, make sure you eat enough. Don't go hungry."Dad was always reminding me, "If you need anything, just let me know. Don't try to handle everything on your own."Lenora called me every single week. "Jonah, how have you been? Is school stressing you out? Do you want me to come back and keep you company?"It was their way of trying to make amends and bridge the rift between us.I accepted everything they offered."Thanks.""Got it.""No need. I'm fine."My answers were always short and cold.Every time Mom heard my replies, she'd falter for a moment, disappointment flickering in her eyes.But she di
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