“You could have declined the invitation, but you decided to attend. If you want, I can call for a hover call, but even Rika isn’t complaining.” Alex seemed disappointed with Shelly.
“But your family treats her differently,” she pointed out.
“Rika is family,” he revealed she wasn’t the same.
I almost gasped, never knowing Shelly would feel so horrible that she would ask if she could leave. Shelly, who noticed that the signs of chattering in the living room on this floor had died down, lowered her voice.
“I’m just asking to include me in some of the conversations,” her voice wobbled.
“Why should I do that?” He didn’t understand.
“Is it really that hard?” She felt she wasn’t asking for much.
“You’re causing more trouble than Rika,” Alex sighed.
“Do you think si
