Rory visibly swallowed. “I wasn’t gonna impose on your families when they gotta look out for each other,” he said, as he wrapped his arms around himself. “Your real families, like Mrs. B is gonna have now. I’m just—you know.” He awkwardly shrugged. “It’s just me.” Oh, Christ. Arthur covered his face. “Jade, make him stop. I told him I’m angry and now he’s breaking my heart—it’s not fair play.”

