“Sounds like you’ve got a pretty great dad,” Willa replies instantly, sounding a little breathless now. “How lucky are you?” “Yeah . . .” Luke trails off thoughtfully. “No mom though. She moved away and doesn’t visit.” My brother sucks in a breath from beside me, eyes darting in my direction. “Goddamn, kids just say whatever comes to mind, don’t they?” I swallow thickly and nod. I’ve worked hard to shield Luke from the reality of his mom, of the choices she’s made—the type of person she is. I never want him to feel unwanted. Willa drops to the ground, brushes her hands against each other, and
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