Benjamin's eyes blazed with fury as he recalled his first encounter with that insufferable man. "Shit, he gets under my skin!" he cursed, his anger simmering just below the surface.
How dare he waltz into their lives and turn everything upside down? Or…
But his attention was quickly diverted to Tommy, whose tear-stained face seemed to pierce Benjamin's soul. The young boy's silence was deafening as he turned to leave, his bare feet padding against the floor.
"Where in the world do you think you're going, Tommy Jones?" Benjamin thundered, his voice echoing off the walls. "You're not heading out looking like that, kid!"
Tommy froze, his hand reaching for the door knob as if seeking escape from the emotional turmoil that had engulfed him.
But Benjamin's words cut him off, a sharp rebuke that sent a shiver down his spine.
