The Thoughts

EVO

"Your stepmother is not like you. Did she really put a camera in your car?" I asked Kaycee. "Does she know something?"

"That doesn't seem likely." Andrew's words were heavy and demanded attention as his voice echoed around the room.

That slight curl of her lips showed that she was amused and interested. Her quiet said a lot, and she had looked at Andrew the whole time we were there. Andrew held on tight to his beloved teddy bear, a sign of safety and warmth. It had been given to him and Bella as a loving welcome. Its worn and loved soft plush outside stayed in his arms, a constant friend in a world of doubt.

"That was nothing for me," Migs said. "I took care of all the technical stuff."

"Are you excited about your birthday?" Sir Eduard came up to me. "Could I ask what you're most looking forward to about your birthday party?"