Thad felt his father’s eyes settle on him in silent questioning while he set plates of food in front of them.
“I just told the kid not to do that ever again,” he explained.
“You said you would make him live by the river with rats!” Lyra giggled.
Jesus, was there nothing a child didn’t overhear?
His father shot him a questioning look. “A bit harsh, perhaps?”
“I wasn’t serious, dad.”
“Then he bought me a teddy bear that was bigger than me!” Lyra continued.
Timothy was trying not to laugh. “Did he, now?”
“I didn’t have enough tickets, but Mr. Thad made him give it to me.”
Timothy arched a brow and Thad knew he would be facing harsh questions about his parenting techniques later.
“And we will be paying him back for it. Won’t we, Lyra?” Veronica stared at her daughter, who nodded sole
