“Like you’ve been responsible for more than you should have been.”
He nodded.
“Yeah.”
“You can still help your brothers and sisters,” I said. “You’re their oldest brother. That matters. But you don’t have to be their parent anymore.”
Then Amara appeared in the doorway.
Joel was behind her.
Destiny behind him.
Amara pointed at the beds.
“Are those ours?”
“Yes. Each one has your name.”
She found hers and sat down.
Joel found his.
Destiny immediately tried climbing toward the top bunk and had to be redirected.
Then Nina
