Kennedy gave her a brief look. "You'll understand soon enough."
Zoey nodded slowly. "That doesn't sound reassuring, Dad."
Samuel glanced at her, while William remained silent. Even Kennedy seemed to have no patience for humor at that moment.
"Just sit down, Zoey," Kennedy said.
"Right." Zoey immediately obeyed. "I'll save my questions for later."
Zachary sat beside his twin. He gave William and Samuel a brief nod but did not bother greeting them with words. His attention remained elsewhere, and although Riley was sitting across the room, Zachary did not even look at him again.
Once he had settled into his seat, Zachary looked directly at his father.
"Dad, why did you suddenly ask us to meet here?"
Zoey, sitting beside him, nodded in agreement. She looked just as confused as her twin.
Kennedy did not answer immediately.
