Summary

In Chapter 12, Seema’s parents have temporarily moved in with her to help her take care of Shiva. Seema quickly demonstrates adeptness at calming Shiva whenever Shiva becomes agitated. Seema and Julianna have continued to arrange play dates between Shiva and Arturo, and Arturo is regularly able to calm Shiva. Unfortunately, while Seema’s father is helping make Seema’s life easier, there is often friction between Seema and her mother. One day, an FBI agent approaches Seema on the street, asking about an incriminating video that Seema had sent them. It is a video of Barry talking with a business associate; the video proves that Barry coordinated illegal stock trades with Valupro and Gastrolux. Seema sent the video to the FBI sometime before Barry departed New York City. Seema now regrets doing so, and she refuses to talk to the agent.

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