Kieran & Amiyah: Friends First

Ken pondered this for a moment. After weighing his options, he eventually shook his head. ‘Nah, I’m not going to apply for a transfer. I don’t need to change my life just because of someone I don’t like.’ ‘Yeah, you’re right.’ Kieran nodded in agreement. He cut and served a juicy spare rib onto his son’s plate and affectionately ruffled his hair. After dinner, Kieran spent some quality time with Ken playing League of Legends and then indulged his daughter’s artistic side by joining her in a finger-painting session. By the time he finished bathing Amelia and sang her to sleep, it was already past nine o’clock. Only then did he steal a moment to check on his son, who was still deep in a Sudoku puzzle. Kieran advised the boy to get some rest before finally retreating to his own room. As he lay on the bed, Kieran felt an overwhelming sense of fatigue wash over him. In the past, he had never found taking care of his two children burdensome. But now, with his wife away, he was starting to re