UNSPOKEN BOND
Letting it all out there, blunt and bone-deep, felt like a combination of a hand grenade detonating in his chest and jumping without a parachute.
Part of him resented their answer, bracing himself for a violent counterattack that would only fuel the flames of his rebellion. However, a deeper part wished for a different reaction, for them to simply...confess. Finally, they laid themselves bare, admitting that the entire game had been a prolonged exercise in unnecessary put-on and manipulation.
"Caleb..." Claire was the first to speak up after clearing her throat, evidently attempting a soothing maternal tone despite the apprehensive expression on her face. "Baby, I know things might seem a ce
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