Chapter 229

• "You're not going to stay, end of story," Mom says, as if entering into a rage.
• The tension is palpable and could be cut with a knife. Dad and Mom stay silent, observing Theo's hateful expression, who remains silent. He then proceeds to leave, making it clear with the slamming of the door how angry he is to be contradicted by them.
• "He's going to stay. I'm sorry to tell you, but he will," I assume. "I don't know him completely, but enough to think he will."