CHAPTER 57

DECLAN

The feistiness in Oliver is something I am going to protect at all cost. I will not let my father quench it for any reason. If he is going to treat them like this, then he deserves every bit of attitude he is getting from Oliver.

Hazel tried to encourage him to go say hello, but I interjected. “if he doesn’t feel like it, then leave him be.” Hazel nodded.

Father cleared his throat, clearly