"Are you still awake?" Lex asked as he entered the room, leaning on a crutch.
Dalia hummed in response, her back still facing him.
Lex frowned slightly. "Are you still thinking about what happened back then?"
This time, Dalia said nothing, and that silence was answer enough.
He let out a quiet sigh and walked over to the bed. Sitting beside her, he spoke gently, "What are you worried about? It is not like he can do anything to us. He can act aggressive with Caleb all he wants, but against me, he is still just a brat."
Dalia slowly turned toward him. "Do you not think Caleb was in the wrong?"
Lex gave a small shrug. "He was. Shouting at mother was out of line. And if you want to blame someone, you should at least stand on better ground than them. But Caleb has the worst standing in the house. Even father earns a few Toras by helping and advising others."
Dalia pushed herself up and faced him fully. "Lex, I think it is time you keep your distance from Caleb."
