Adam came downstairs already annoyed, jaw locked like he was trying not to explode. He snatched his keys from the table, eyes refusing to land on Daphne even for a second. “Hey, son… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to say it like that,” Daphne said, voice soft, like she already expected him not to care. “Don’t bother.” His tone was sharp enough to cut metal. Adam came downstairs already annoyed, jaw locked like he was trying not to explode. He snatched his keys from the table, eyes refusing to land on Daphne even for a second. “Hey, son… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to say it like that,” Daphne said, voice soft, like she already expected him not to care. “Don’t bother.” His tone was sharp enough to cut metal. “At least eat breakfast before you leave,” she tried again, almost begging. “I’m not

