Adam looks down and scuffs the floor with one of his feet. “We know you’ve struggled, but I want to tell you that you’re the best brother. You’ve stood by me, cared for me, defended me at school, you even bought a house for me.” Tears spill from my eyes, and I quickly wipe at them with the backs of my hands. “If you let her go, I’ll lose her, too. She’s special.”
