Chapter 94-The Forced Engagement
Norman:
"Emmet, just meet her once." My strides were long as I chased after my brother through the open corridor leading to his sanctuary.
He had returned from the academy while I had just come back from the office after enduring a two-hour meeting. Mom had been blowing up my phone, pleading with me to convince Emmet to meet her.
"At least meet Demi and Davon," I said. The moment their names left my lips, my brother stopped and turned to face me. The wind blew his coat and hair, making him look even more intense.
"Why? I don’t like kids, and I don’t like hanging around them. They’re loud and ask too many damn questions," he said, his voice dripping with disdain. Every time their names came up, Emmet’s attitude soured.
I couldn’t understand why, but he always looked uncomfortable when they were mentioned.
"Emmet, they’re our siblings," I said, stepping closer to him. I hoped that if he looked me in the eye, he’d realize how much his behavior was hurting everyone. His attitude toward them was completely unjustified.
"And?" he shrugged.
"They’re innocent. Why are you taking your anger out on them?" I couldn’t grasp why Emmet was upset with Mom. She was a victim in all of this.