There was some laughter outside that Abel and I heard. The two of us looked at each other. The door opened and Letty spat followed by Piper.

Instead of hugging me, I immediately tasted the blow from her. Fortunately, it hit my thigh.

“Dero, come on,” Abel said to my youngest brother. He even gave me a thumbs up before coming out. Letty signaled that she would come out too so I nodded.

She closed the door slowly.

“Who do you think wouldn’t be happy with your condition!” I reached for her arm then pulled her closer to me.

I stroked it gently.

“I didn’t tell you to be happy...