Chapter 14 : Is it 'Tit for tat'?

Chrisanna

"Look at you two", Emmy chirps while setting the cushions on the couch as I come downstairs, following Samuel. "I'm glad we can finally have breakfast together; especially both of you. You guys didn't have a single meal together if I don't count the dinner night at Christian's"

Samuel lets out a sigh. "That's not a big deal, mom. Anyway, good morning"

"Good morning. I heard you guys had a great evening yesterday", Emmy says.

Samuel frowns and his eyes straight lands on Kylee at the dining table. She's giggling at us.

"Yeah, it was great!" I try to go along with it.

"We enjoyed— a lot", Samuel plays along, pulling me closer to him. My eyes drift upwards at him smiling at Emmy.

"Great. And it'll be great again if you join us for breakfast today, Samuel. You hardly had your meals with us ever since you came back", she crosses her arms at us.

Samuel halts for a second, pursing his lips before nodding.

"My sweet boy", Emmy pulls his cheek, and before she could pull his head