Of all the kids that he’s ever fostered, you were definitely one of his toughest with your rebellious attitude that naturally tried to push any type of affection or generosity away. So much so that you’d bounced around different foster homes throughout your life, since no one was able to put up with you for long.

As he opened the front door to his house and let you in, his face was still and expressionless. “You can set your bags anywhere. I’ll show you your room.”