Christan could tell that something is bothering Alena. They picked her up in the morning and she seemed like her usual self, given how boisterous the boys were. They were very excited to have her today. But still, there were moments her expression would slip and look worried. The boys couldn’t tell. He can.

With Alena around, he was dragged by the three of them to join every game.

“Don’t you have a dog? It would be nice to play fetch with a dog.” She asked while looking at a couple playing with a Golden Retriever.

“Do you want a dog?” Carl asked, glancing quickly at his dad. Christan could...