Chapter 1715

Sienna nodded earnestly. "Yeah, Linc doesn't let me play with those boys!" Helen gave a strained smile, unsure how to respond. Were Lincoln and Sienna too mentally strong for their own good? Just as Helen was about to speak, Lincoln turned and walked off. "Mommy, can you take us to Phoenix Bookstore? I want to buy something." Helen gave a brief shrug, slipping her hand into Sienna's as they silently trailed behind him. … At 6:00 pm, Howard and Jeremiah were dropped off at Chandler's house. "Lincoln's friends are here! Welcome, welcome!" Helen called out cheerfully as she descended the stairs. "Are you all hungry? Should I grab some snacks?" "Yes, please!" Howard nodded enthusiastically. But just as the words left his mouth, Lincoln's sharp voice rang out from upstairs. "They're not eating." As soon as Howard and Jeremiah looked up, another command echoed from above. "Come upstairs. Now." Frustrated, Howard puffed out his cheeks, gripping the strap of his backpack. He sulke