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Her heart ached at the sadness in his eyes, but she knew staying any longer would only complicate things.

She knelt in front of him, gently ruffling his hair. “I promise, we’ll spend time together soon, okay?”

Alex pouted but nodded reluctantly.

After Nora left, Alex turned to Arnold with a small frown. “Dad, Mom left again.”

Arnold, who had been watching from the doorway, didn’t respond immediately.

His eyes remained fixed on the direction Nora had walked away in, his thoughts unreadable.

Finally, after a long pause, he murmured, “I know.”

His voice was quiet, contemplative.

And he said nothing more.

For the next few days, Nora threw herself into work.

Mornings blurred into afternoons, which faded into nights filled with meetings, reports, and endless paperwork.

Her schedule was packed, leaving little room for unnecessary thoughts.

The busy days were exhausting, but they were also comforting.

At least when she was working, she didn’t have time to dwell on things she shouldn’t be thinking about.

By the time Friday night arrived, she was finally beginning to relax–until her phone rang.

It was Alex.

“Mom!” His voice was bright and excited. “Dad’s going away for the weekend. Can you take me out to play?”

Nora hesitated for only a second before replying, “Of course.”

She knew that ever since she had moved out, Arnold had been the one taking care of Alex most of the time.But she was still Alex’s mother. When Arnold wasn’t around, she should be the one looking after him. It was her responsibility.

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A thought crossed her mind. “It’s been a while since we went running in the meadow. Do you want to go.

there?”

Alex gasped. “Yes! Yes! I love the meadow!”

His excitement brought a smile to her lips.

“Alright,” she said. “We’ll go this weekend.”

Nora and Alex arrived at the

air was fresh, the grass lush and green. A gentle breeze swept through the open fields,

place was special.

about it, which made it perfect

could

wasn’t without danger.

mountain road ran nearby, and wild animals occasionally roamed the

knew she had

were no threats, she ran ahead first, checking the path before allowing

body moved with effortless grace, each step powerful yet controlled.

but she had always

she was satisfied that everything was safe, she turned back to fetch Alex.

as she approached, she froze.

familiar sight met her eyes.

Arnold.

And Linda.

of them

were talking to Alex.

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Nora’s footsteps slowed.

stood still, watching

calm, as always. Linda, on the other hand, was smiling warmly, speaking

with ease.

all three of them

moved in perfect harmony as they ran

Side by side.

where she was, her heart

call out

And then-

in

“I’m here too.”

and distant, rang

is with me.

closed her eyes

exhaling softly, she replied, ““Alright.”

She turned around.

walked away.

through the dimly lit streets, her gaze drifting over the couples

around

moments, exchanging sweet nothings. Some walked arm–in–arm, lost in their

welled up

had nowhere

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no one to hold.

she forced herself to look away.

turned her car toward a familiar place.

home loomed in the distance, its white walls stark against the evening sky.