Once Don made his way up to the first floor and began walking through the narrow hallway, he looked for room number 14.
As he walked, he could feel the floorboards under him creaking with each step. However, his focus was still on the situation regarding his family.
'If I act like I'm still upset over the situation, I might be treated immensely well due to the guilt Don's mother must feel. However, in the eyes of others, I may come across as an asshole, particularly to my apparent sister and aunt Amanda, who is already trying to ease the tensions. But again, if I forgive her too quickly, I give up some of the advantages I may have from guilt-tripping her. There has to be a middle ground,' Don thought just as he arrived at room number 14.
