Startled, I quickly pulled away from Nora and stood up, trying to regain my composure.
Scott comes running to me, his small hand clutching a large candy. "Look what I got!" he squeals in excitement. I can't help but smile at his enthusiasm, though I'm aware that too much sugar isn't a great idea for him. Still, I keep my concerns to myself for now.
"That's amazing, kiddo. Come on, let's go," I tell him, reaching out to hold his free hand. But Scott doesn't budge; instead, he frowns up at me.
"I want to stay with Nora," he pouts, his big eyes pleading with me. I pause, my heart clenching a little. I don't want to involve Nora in Scott's care when she's been hesitant to accept him. She wasn't willing to embrace him, which has been causing tension with my father, who may not want Scott to
