Nathan entered carrying flowers.
“Mom, you didn’t have to cook so much.”
Then he saw me.
His smile disappeared.
“What are you doing here?”
“Visiting our mother,” I replied. Birthdayparty planning
“I’m not staying if he’s here.”
Mom folded her arms.
“This is my home, Nathan. You’re both my sons.”
He reluctantly stayed.
Twenty minutes later, Emily arrived with Sophie and the twins.
When she saw me, she stopped.
“Daniel?”
“Hello again, Emily.”
Nathan looked between us.
His expression darkened.
Dinner began awkwardly. OrderTakeout
Nathan complained about how exhausting life with twins had become.
“Nobody understands how little sleep I get,” he announced.
Emily looked down.
“I haven’t slept much either.”
“I work hard,” Nathan replied.
Sophie raised an eyebrow.
“So does Emily.”
Nathan ignored her.
Then Mom placed her fork on the table. Birthdayparty planning
“Nathan, there’s something I’d like to clear up.”
