Chapter 51 Argue with Me

Kaelen's POV:

The real reason I didn't want to go back wasn't just to avoid my mother finding out, but because I wanted more time with Valerie.

Whenever I returned home, she would lock herself in her room and stay hidden away.

Grandpa had a point—I really needed to find ways to spend more time with her, just the two of us.

I wanted to understand her on a deeper level.

I narrowed my eyes and leaned