ch 4:A House That Feels Like a Home—But Isn’t Hers
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Mr. Langford (liam dad)
"warm smile"
Aira! You’re here, sweetheart
He walks up to her and takes the tray from her hands like she’s precious.
Mr. Langford (liam dad)
You didn’t need to bring anything. You being here is enough
Aira everett/brown(fl):
"quietly"
Thank you, Uncle
He notices her eyes—how tired they are. But he doesn’t ask.
Not yet.
The Langford Dining Table
Mrs.langford(liam mom)
"frosty smile"
Oh, look who came after causing chaos all
Elena (liam sister)
Honestly, she’s brave to show her face after that tragic little love letter
Jayden (liam brother)
"cold and sharp voice "
I heard people are calling her Liam’s shadow now. Creepy, right
Aira’s face lowers. Her fingers tremble under the table.
Mr. Langford (liam dad)
"firm"
Enough. If you can't speak with respect, don't speak at all
Alec(liam 2nd brother)
She’s been through enough already. Leave her alone
Jayden (liam brother)
"mocking Alec"
What, you gonna adopt her now? Maybe make her your sister since she can’t be Liam’s girl?
Alec(liam 2nd brother)
I’d rather call her family than half of you sitting here
Liam stays silent, arms crossed. He doesn’t even look at Aira.
Lunch Continues in Tension
Aira barely touches her food. Every voice stings like a slap.
Every glance from Mrs. Langford feels like poison.
Only Mr. Langford and Alec keep her afloat.
Garden Bench – After Lunch
Aira escapes into the quiet. She sits alone.
The wind is gentle. But her thoughts are loud.
Mr. Langford walks over and sits beside her.
Mr. Langford (liam dad)
You remind me of my youngest daughter who passed away long ago…
Quiet. Gentle. Always trying to please everyone🙂
Aira everett/brown(fl):
" looks up, surprised"
Mr. Langford (liam dad)
"softly"
I don’t know what your home feels like, Aira. But you’ll always be safe here. Do you understand?😊
Aira everett/brown(fl):
"Her eyes well up, but she nods"
Aira everett/brown(fl):
Thank you… I think this is the first time someone said that to me😊
Mr. Langford (liam dad)
"gently "You deserve to hear it every day
Liam’s Room – At the Same Time
Liam sits with Jayden and Elena.
Jayden (liam brother)
Are we seriously still pretending she belongs here?
Elena (liam sister)
If Dad had his way, he’d probably give her a bedroom
liam Langford (fl first love):
"annoyed"
She doesn’t get the hint. No matter how I humiliate her, she still comes back.
Jayden (liam brother)
"laughs"Must be desperate. Or stupid
Liam doesn't answer. But something flickers in his eyes—confusion. Maybe even guilt.
Aira Returns Home – Late Evening
She opens the door quietly.
Sana brown(fl youngest sis):
"without looking"Was Liam’s family nice? Or did they pity you again?
She walks up to her room.
Not because she’s defeated—
But because she’s learning: silence hurts less than hope.
Aira everett/brown(fl):
(One house calls me family.
The other owns the name.
But neither… ever calls me home)
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by the way " " means action ( ) means thinking I hope you understand bye guys take care
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2025-04-14
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lazy boy 😪
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Elena 🖤
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