“I’m sorry. That was awful,” I muttered against his chest. “It’s okay, Lil. I know you didn’t mean it. It’s a big shock, I guess.” He rubbed a warm circle on my back. I nodded, and after a moment, leaned away. My mother was looking at me with sympathy in her eyes. “I’m just tired. It was a long day. I should go and get started on my homework.” “Okay, sweetheart. We’re here if you want to talk,” my mom said with a kind smile.
