After soothing Kimberly to sleep, Cora went upstairs and entered Selena's room. Selena was sitting on her bed reading, or at least pretending to. Just one glance at that upside-down book in her hand was enough for Cora to realize that Selena wasn't reading a single word.Cora asked, "Selena, what's wrong? If something's troubling you, tell me, okay?""Mom, I'm fine. I'm just tired. I want to sleep, so just go talk to Grandma." Selena lay down and closed her eyes to sleep.Cora was silent for a moment before she said, "How about I take you all back to the house with Dad? Let's go. I won't let you stay apart from Dad anymore. I won't go on any more business trips either. I'll stay at home with you."Selena yawned exaggeratedly. "No need. I have school tomorrow, and I'm too tired to move."Before long, she appeared to have fallen asleep.Cora knew perfectly well that Selena was only pretending, but she chose not to expose her.Quietly, Cora stood up and left the room, gently closin
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