Chapter 648

In the apartment, Claire was putting Mabel to bed. She gently patted Mabel on her chest while reading her a story. "And then, they lived happily ever after…" Usually, even before Claire finished the story, Mabel would be sound asleep. Yet, her eyes were still wide open that day. "Aunt Claire, why has Mommy not come to pick me up?" "She might be busy this weekend. Tomorrow's a school day. I'm sure she'll pick you up after school." "Mommy and Daddy fought because Daddy lost Caleb. Daddy's an idiot." "You can't say that about your Daddy. He doesn't have it easy." Then, Claire heard the door outside open. She tucked Mabel in. "Mabel, go to bed. I have to deal with some other things." "Hmm." Mabel obediently closed her eyes and went to sleep. Upon coming out of her room, Claire saw Clark sitting on the couch. "You're here to pick Mabel up?" "Let her stay here for one more night." Clark looked exhausted. "Things have been getting busy at home recently. When Juju comes to pick her