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Chapter 66 - Like An Old Married Couple
"Cailen, I have to pee," Ezekiel said, crossing his legs in front Cailen and doing a little dance.
Cailen let his suspicions go- for now- and smiled at the boy, ready to get up and take him to the toilet.
"I could take him?" William asked more than offered, looking from Ezekiel to Cailen then Asher. "You guys are probably knackered... I'm sure I could handle taking him to the toilet."
Cailen looked to Asher who only shrugged, not seeing a problem with that. Cailen looked to Ezekiel, raising his eyebrows at the boy.
"Is that alright, Zeke? Do you mind if Wil takes you?" Cailen asked.
Cailen knew William was trying to get some more time with the boy, probably wanting to get to know him or make up for the last time they met and Cailen wanted them to, but he didn't want Ezekiel to be uncomfortable.
Ezekiel looked to William, hesitating for a m
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