Chapter 98. Please Don't Cry

DEAN

Judging by Carla's expression, I think she didn't agree with what I told her. I don't understand. Carla has insisted on bringing Lena to live with us because she thinks it's best for her. But she looked at me with a disgusted expression when I gave her the news.

I sensed that we were heading for a fight. We got along well until it came to Lena. Almost always, when Lena became the topic of conversation, Carla and I ended up arguing, and one of us would go to bed angry. I thought she would understand. Apparently, not.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I wanted to know.

Carla adjusted her hair, searching for the right words to respond. It took her a couple of seconds before speaking.

"I just don't understand, Dean," she said simply.

I was confused by her response.

"What don't you understand, Carla? Do you think I'm making a mistake?"

"I also want Lena to come