Chapter 23 – Picnic

Christan could tell that something is bothering Alena. They picked her up in the morning and she seemed like her usual self, given how boisterous the boys were. They were very excited to have her today. But still, there were moments her expression would slip and look worried. The boys couldn’t tell. He can.

With Alena around, he was dragged by the three of them to join every game.

“Don’t you have a dog? It would be nice to play fetch with a dog.” She asked while looking at a couple playing with a Golden Retriever.

“Do you want a dog?” Carl asked, glancing quickly at his dad. Christan could interpret it just fine. They would pester him to get a dog if Alena says yes.

She thought it over while watching the dog. Smiling, she replied, “Nah. I would like playing with one, but I don’t think I’ll have the time to take care of it.”

“We’ll take care of it.” Drew volunteered. Actua