Richard
My mother deliberately patted the papers on the couch beside her, signaling to me their significance and the reason for my summons. Judging by her expression, I could anticipate an intense discussion. I couldn't help but wonder why she had also involved my brothers. Was she indirectly blaming them for the situation? Or had she called them for support in her argument? I supposed I would find out once the conversation commenced. I feigned ignorance, maintaining a stoic expression. I had already enjoyed moments of laughter this morning with Raven, and that was sufficient. Or rather, Raven was the only one deserving of my relaxed demeanor.
"What is the meaning of this, OOMnitsa?" She asked me, using her term of endearment for me. My mother had always seen me as clever so she called m
