The hatred in his words startled even Grayson Sutton. The mixed-race man didn't speak, just gently patted Wayne Don's back, "I don't really understand the specifics either, Wayne, but your mom must have had her reasons for keeping it from you..."
When Violet Don initially kept this news to herself, how much did she bear alone?
Wayne had also naively and repeatedly asked about Owen Don's whereabouts, which was like stabbing Violet Don in the heart countless times. He didn't speak, just fell silent.
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Half an hour later, Grayson Sutton drove Wayne to the hospital entrance. The night deepened as Wayne stood at the doorway, holding the things that Grayson had just bought for him at the mall, and waved, "Goodbye, Uncle Sutton!"
"Goodbye." Grayson whistled before leaving, "Be good, you know? Listen to your mommy."
Violet Don only has you now, kid.
You're her only emotional support at this point.