Chapter 14

Arnold lay in bed, staring at the empty space beside him, feeling a deep discomfort

Doce upon a time, he had deliberately avoided Norn, coming home late and waiting for her to fall asleep before he rested

But he had never realized that her presence in the house had always given him an inexplicable sense of reassurance.

Now that she was gone, the house felt empty and lifeless.

Even the lingering scent of her–bellflower and freesia–had completely faded from the sheets. He couldn’t help but wonder how long had it been since she was last here?

Hasn’t she finished her tantrum yet?

Even her kid didn’t seem to matter to her anymore,

Nors had been cold with him before, but no matter what, she had always cared about Alex.

Arnold thought coldly. “Perhaps life as Luma has been too easy for her. Maybe she needs a reminder of what she’s missing.”

The next morning, at breakfast, Arnold told Alex, “I’ve added a few extra classes for you. Someone will take you there after you’ve eaten.

Alex wrinkled his nose in protest. “But then I won’t have time to play with Auntie Linda

Before Arnold could respond, his phone rang

It was a call from the old house.

When he answered, his grandmother’s voice came through. “When are you coming tonight?

Arnold glanced at his schedule. “TI be late.” he said. “Nora and the kids will get there first”

can’t the

handle.

work as an excuse,” she said sharply. Then, after a pause,

“She’s not here.”

Isn’t it breakfast time? Where

“I don’t know.”

don’t even know

Arnold fell silent.

“You-

deeply, finally giving up.

young age, he had left home early and

the furthest he’d ever bent to her wishes, and she knew better than to push him further.

grandmother softened. “Have a good breakfast. I’ll see you at Lanslot

care of yourself.

“Fine, take

that, she hung up.

“Dad, who was that?

great grandmother,”

great! I haven’t seen

and loving woman always doting

dialing Nora’s number.

Alex cheered

the call to Nora went unanswered,

them flared to life, a constant reminder that their emotions and fates

her morning exercise when she noticed Arnald’s

hesitated, torn. His calls no longer filled her with excitement or joy;

pause, she sighed and dialed

she said

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