“Yeah, what about you?” Alicia lay sprawled across her bed, chin propped on her hand, her nose tingling with the sting of unshed tears.
She’d never thought of herself as sentimental, but it had only been a few days apart, and already she missed Tyrone more than she cared to admit.
How was she supposed to handle being apart for years if she went abroad for grad school?
“Just got back to the hotel. There was a hiccup with the project here, but it’s sorted now.” Tyrone’s voice carried a smile. “Tomorrow I’ll swing by Harboridge City, and next Tuesday, I’ll come home to you.”
Plans changed again. Once more, Tyrone wouldn’t be able to return to Alicia right away.
Alicia felt a little disappointed, but she kept it hidden. “Home? Is something going on with your family?”
She couldn’t help but worry about him.
“It’s nothing. Marcus and his wife are back in Harboridge City, and the old man wants me to stop by.” Tyrone explained.
“Do you want me to come with you?” Alicia shot upright, anxiety coloring her voice.
Melanie was always telling her she was too soft-hearted, but she couldn’t stand the thought of Tyrone being bullied.
Family drama like this wasn’t Tyrone’s strong suit. If he couldn’t say what needed to be said, maybe she could do it for him.
As long as Tyrone was there, nothing scared her.
“Afraid I’ll get pushed around?” Tyrone laughed.
Looking at Alicia, it felt as if all his exhaustion melted away.
“Yeah…” Alicia mumbled, cheeks flushed. She really was afraid for him. Marcus hadn’t set foot in the Lynch family home for years, and his wife… well, she acted more like a troublemaker than anything else. “I saw Easton working at a coffee shop today. He hasn’t gone back to Harboridge City either.”
“For all we know, he and Dad are just putting on a little act.” Tyrone rubbed his brow.
He didn’t know Easton, and honestly, he had no desire to. He had neither a father nor a brother, as far as he was concerned.
“I want to go with you,” Alicia whispered.
“Alright. Once I wrap things up here, I’ll come by Seaview City to pick you up,” Tyrone soothed her.
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