If Only
"I miss how you used to talk to me, tell me about your day, your problems. I miss your laughter. I miss having you with us at dinner..."
"But I always eat dinner with you," I say, my voice monotone, devoid of any emotion.
"Yes, but it's like you're not really there," she replies, and her voice breaks a little. "You're always shutting us down."
I don't say anything, don't want to argue, don't want to make it worse.
"Jade...I miss talking to you," she says, her voice barely above a whisper. "Your father won't be home for a few weeks, and I don't have anyone to talk to."
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