C158 PAINS TO SAY GOODBYE.

Ethan was in the house, but it felt as though he wasn’t. He moved silently, making sure Brandon never set eyes on him. Each night, he checked on everyone: Jacob, Aldo, and Britney, ensuring they were doing well. When it came to Brandon, Ethan would only sneak a glance from the doorway, his heart heavy as he saw Brandon’s pain without being seen himself. Brandon, for his part