The tension in the room is evident as Evelyn struggles to answer the phone. "Liam? What's wrong, sweetie?” Her voice instantly softens as she asks. Liam's little, tentative voice sounds on the other end. “Could you come get me, Aunt Evelyn? Mom's line is not connecting, and I….I no longer want to be here.” Evelyn furrows her brows. "Liam, what do you mean? It's not yet time to leave, is it?” “No, but I need to leave now. Please, I can't stay here anymore.” Liam clarifies quickly, sniffing as well, which makes Evelyn wonder if he's crying too. “Alright, I'll come get you. Sit tight and don't go anywhere, okay?” Liam whispers, "All right," in a barely audible voice. Hanging up, Evelyn takes a moment to gather herself. As she raises her head, her eyes meet Kingsley's Louisa's, they had been watching her with worried expressions. Evelyn says solemnly. “The children at school are taunting him again; he sounds as if it's not the first time. He wants to leave there imme
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