Caleb remained skeptical.
âAre you suggesting we risk a rebellion?
Just like what happened with the Barton family? Itâs wiser to prevent such a situation from arising than to repeat the same mistake.
â
I was drained and somewhat regretful.
I should have heeded Rileyâs advice and not shared this with Caleb.
Even though he was a strong leader, his understanding did not extend to those less powerful.
âDaddy, Mommy, why are you arguing?â Our loud discussion had caught the attention of Elena and Dylan from the next room.
They rushed in, each embracing one of us, hoping to bridge the gap.
âPlease, can you stop fighting?â Their eyes were filled with a mix of sorrow and hope.
With a grave expression, Dylan said, âGrandma always says that arguments can damage feelings and lead to loss of control.
During a fight, people tend to become selfish, risking harm to one another.
â
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âYes, indeed.
â Elena vigorously nodded, echoing Jeniferâs wisdom.
âItâs important to be thoughtful, to communicate better, and to try to see things from the other personâs perspective.
Thatâs how you stay calm.
Plus, fighting in front of your kids is never good!â
The children took it upon themselves to mediate, their earnest attempts at peace melting the tension.
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Their words brought me back to a place of reflection.
The insights they offered were true.
I needed to consider Calebâs viewpoint.
Rileyâs actions, though well-intentioned, did seem to question the competence of the Thorn Edge Pack, challenging Calebâs leadership.
His strong response was understandable.
However, I understood Rileyâs thoughts as well.
With everything that had occurred earlier, it made sense for her to have felt insecure.
Neither was at fault; they merely stood by their beliefs.
Caught between these truths, I found myself uncertain.
What was the right course of action?
As I pondered, Caleb broke the silence with an apology.
âHoney, Iâm sorry.
â
Influenced by our children, he found clarity and resolution.
âIâve reconsidered.
I can agree to a limited armed force for Roz Town residents.
â
His words caught me off guard.
A sense of warmth spread through me, my emotions swelling.
âThank you, Caleb!â
I realized he compromised because of me.
He used to be really proud, but he kept changing because of me.