Everything was picturesque in her life, yet she seemed tense when answering the door. Dark hair hanging loose around her shoulder, Farah stared with big, worried brown eyes that betrayed the smile on her face. Inside the house, I found everyone had already arrived. Winnie sat with Jace who was working on his school assignment. Lark held her son Leo while Raven held her niece Phoebe. Next to them, Tawny held her niece Lily. Finally, I smiled at Maddy holding her daughter Scarlet in the kitchen. “Was I supposed to bring a kid?” I asked. Bailey appeared behind me with Sawyer and nodded. “It’s just like Harlow to come empty-handed.” “Hello, B. Shouldn’t you be in class?” “I skipped so I could take part in this intervention.” “Who are we ganging up on? Are you sure it’s not you?” Sitting next to Winnie, Bailey waved her hand dismissively.
