9.7 % Chapter 17 Chapter 17 We cant go back , brother .
That was all she could say .
All she wanted to say , The line went quiet except for his breathing harsh and broken .
She didnt want to push him over the edge .
Didnt want him destroying their family in his rage .
So she softened her voice to a gentle plea .
Let Mom go .
Shes innocent in all this .
Shes given everything to you , to Uncle Dan , to this family .
All she wanted was a quiet happiness .
Please , just let her have that .
The hatred that had fueled him for so long began to die at her words .
A dreamlike emptiness spread through him , leaving him lost .

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He couldnt remember what hed been loving or hating all these years .
Like catching smoke with bare hands .
He stood on the balcony , phone pressed to his ear , until his stepmothers knock jarred him back to reality .
He couldnt meet her eyes .
She handed him coffee like always , her voice gentle .
Trouble with Skylar ? Shes young she needs to spread her wings .
Dont be too hard on her .
She only kept it quiet because she knew youd worry .
Callias mumbled something , returning her phone before trying to escape .
11:50 Escape From My Step Brothers Dangerous Obsession 9.9 Chapter 12 He couldnt face her anymore .
But she called after him .
Your birthdays coming up .
Want to celebrate ? Friends ? Family dinner ? After the mornings emotional hurricane , hed forgotten all about it .
Ironic that the woman hed hated was now the only one offering to celebrate .
Chest tight with tangled emotions , he shook his head .
Im flying to Europe this afternoon .
Europe ? Seeing her confusion , he added quickly : To see my mother .
The late night call left Skylar restless until dawn .
She dragged herself up when her alarm rang she didnt want to make a bad impression in a house that wasnt hers .
But downstairs , she found empty rooms .
Were the Fosters early risers ? Late sleepers ? As she debated exploring outside , Aiden appeared , making her jump .
He nodded hello , offering a plate .
Up early for your first day in Florence ? Over the jet lag ? Heart still racing , Skylar hesitated before accepting breakfast .
Almost .
Where is everyone ? Aiden brought out another plate and juice before answering .
10.1 % Chapter 17 .
They wont be up until after ten .
No pressure sleep whenever you want .
The housekeeper can make you anything if youre hungry .
The casual atmosphere fit what shed seen of the family .
They ate in comfortable silence until she worked up the courage to ask : Since its the weekend … do you have time to show me the apartment ? Aiden nodded , understanding .
Sure .
Ill take you over .
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