Chapter 43 A Battle of Wits

• After giving him some instruction, Zeke waved at Aster and slung his backpack over his shoulder before opening the door and stepping out.
• Outside, Tyne had been waiting impatiently, though she still put on a calm and patient face.
• Tyne held "Aster" as she climbed into the car. Given his earlier behavior in the study, her patience had already reached its limit. As usual, once inside the car, she began her verbal attack and physical abuse on the young boy.