Chapter 22:

Trisha’s P.O.V

“Hey, champ!” I called out to Neema, watching him sitting on his bed, bent over his notebook in concentration. “What are you up to?”

“Hi, mommy!” Neema gave me a sleepy smile, but rubbed his eyes to drive the sleep away. “I was doing my homework.”

“Homework? What subject?” I went to sit on his bed as he made room for me.

“Math.” He showed me what he was working on. “The teacher said I need to finish by tomorrow, but I’m sleepy.”

“Really?” I raised my eyebrows at his sheepish smile. “Who was it that stayed past their bedtime again?”

“Sorry.” He wrapped an arm...