Chapter 76 – Family Drama

• At eleven, I walk through the door to the garages, a sigh on my lips. I see Jerome immediately, waiting by one of the black cars. He gives me a big smile, which I return unenthusiastically. It’s not him – I just…really don’t want to go to lunch at my father’s house.
• Jerome gives me an understanding little grimace as he opens the back door for me and I climb in.
• “You doing all right?” he calls over his shoulder as opens the driver’s door and sits down in the front seat, genuinely curious.