Chapter 41

Benjamin pulled Daisy aside to a quiet corner in the hallway and dialed Seth's number for a video call. As soon as the call connected, a haggard face filled the screen. It startled Benjamin for a second. In his mind, Seth had always been sharp and polished. He had never looked this rough. Curious, he asked, "Dad, is our company going bankrupt or something?" Seth snuffed out his cigarette, his voice raspy. "Why aren't you in class? Have you got an itch for trouble again?" Benjamin pouted. "I didn't want to call you, okay? Someone else wants to talk to you. Here." He flipped the camera toward Daisy. When Seth saw Daisy's sweet face, his tired gaze softened and brightened. He chuckled and asked, "What's up, Daisy? Do you need something from me?" Daisy's big, shiny eyes blinked at him before she made a heart shape over her head, patted her chest, and then stretched her tiny hand toward the screen. That simple gesture, filled with warmth, hit Seth right in the heart. His eyes