of my world shifted in a way I knew I would never be able to unfeel.
“Christ, Caleb.” My father sounded more irritated than surprised, which told me this was not entirely news to him. “Your mother can’t know the full amount. She thinks it’s half that.”
“I know, I know. I messed up. But I’ve learned my lesson. I swear.”
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