With total vindication so within his reach, Arden was sorely tempted to say so many things.
“Do you believe me now?” was one example, along with, “That piece of trash you call mother is not a good person. She never was.”
But seeing his brother already so broken up, he couldn’t open his mouth. He was lost on what to do next until he caught a flash of movement from his phone screen.
Kade was waving quietly to get his attention, and when Arden finally looked over, he mimed hugging himself.
He was advising Arden to simply offer his brother comfort for the time being.
Arden felt the tension leave his body as he gratefully nodded to show he understood.
Never mind, for the moment, that Calvin might not welcome it from him. Arden approached his brother’s side and waited until he was sure his
