Chapter 146

"Lexie?"

"Yeah, sorry. It was work." Lexie sent him a look, silently telling him that she was going to explain everything later. Not in front of Harley. Keegan nodded and she focused her attention on her kid brother. "Hey, kiddo, it was just work. I was a bit upset when work call, but then I realized that I can spend the day with you. We can watch cartoons all day! just like yesterday." Lexie mustered up her cheerful side wanting to be anything but happy for the brother. Harley gave her his brave smile. It didn't quite reach his eyes, but she was taking all she could get. Lexie carried on making Harley's favorite grilled cheese and make the same for Keegan and herself though her appetite was long gone.

When Harley was busy with his toys, Lexie drank her second cup of coffee. She knew that Keegan was waiting for her, and she had put off her explanation long enough.

"Jojo, the manager at Babes, the strip club where I worked, called me. She said that someone was looki