"Yeah, but it's okay now. All I care about is making sure our father is in a good place, and that my younger brother and sisters are happy."

"You're responsible beyond your years, Lottie," her father added.

Returning to her bedroom, with a towel wrapped around her, she walked by Alyssa's room, not surprised to see her brother in there with him. They both glanced her way and grinned, stopping to glance between them. "Where did you shower?" Nathan asked.

"Dad's room."

"Ah, okay. Going to bed now?"

"Might watch a little telly. What are you two up to?"

"Just chatting like usual."

"Actually, could we ask about something?" Alyssa...