Daniel held Lily tighter.
His expression changed.
Mom.
You do not discipline her like this.
Eleanor looked offended.
I raised you.
Daniel shook his head.
That does not make every decision you make right.
Eleanor pointed toward the ruined dinner.
Look at this kitchen.
Daniel barely glanced at it.
I do not care about the kitchen.
Lily was still crying against his shoulder.
Daniel looked toward Noah.
Were you scared?
The boy nodded.
That answer hit Daniel harder than anything else.
He turned toward Eleanor.
This cannot happen again.
She stared at him.
You are choosing the children over me?
Daniel frowned.
They are children.
There should never have been a choice.
Eleanor said nothing.
Daniel carried Lily away from the table.
Then he looked back.
I need everyone to calm down before we talk again.
But as he turned toward the hallway, Noah suddenly pointed toward the back of the kitchen.
Dad.
Someone is outside.
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