Two hours later, Rowan returned to the house. He had taken a walk after separating from Amanda to get hold of himself. By the time he entered the house, the lingering tension seemed to have dissipated. “That's a good thing” he said before heading to his room.

He had almost walked past when he noticed Tyler sitting in a corner right under the stairs. Rowan approached him. “Hey buddy”

Tyler looked at him and looked away immediately. “Can I sit?”

“If you are asking because you want me to say no, you don't need to, it's your house.” Tyler said, playing with his fingers.

“No..I am asking because I am...