"Mom, can I really see Brother Jack later?" Lillian's tender voice was like the clear spring in a mountain stream—it was extremely sweet.

Madeline's eyes curved as she smiled. "Why would I lie to you? You’ll get to see Brother Jack in a while."

"Great, I want to give my favorite lollipop to Brother Jack." Lily happily patted her cute little hand.

The sound of clapping hands reached his ears, like a metronome hammering in his heart. Each click made Jeremy's heart ache.

He could clearly fe