Chapter 170

Brian said solemnly. "From now on when you see him, you can say he's Max's dad."

I looked at Brian with mixed feelings. This child had once said hurtful things to me under Sarah's influence, but he was, after all,just a child troubled by the complexities of the adult world. Seeing him now able to clearly define his family relationships, I only hoped he could take good care of himself and find his own peace amidst this adult conflict.

"Alright then." Lucy vigilantly took my hand and pulled me toward the car without looking back. "Mom, let's go home."