began to take shape. “Absolutely, we need to be a unified front. How about we talk to Chris first so he knows we’re addressing his concerns? That way, he feels supported and not like he has to take on everything alone.”
“Right,” David replied, pleased to see that Lena was taking a proactive approach. “I want him to feel safe, especially with her being at school now. He shouldn’t have to deal with that pressure.”
Lena felt a warmth in her chest. “We’ll make sure he understands that we are both here for him. We’ll schedule a family meeting tonight after dinner to talk about it.”
With that plan in place, Lena felt a surge of relief—however tenuous it felt. She and David were working together, which was all she wanted. She gave David a brief smile, but a part of her felt the nagging voice r
