Chapter 28

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

Once upon a time, he had deliberately avoided Sarah, 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 home 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.

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

Arnold thought coldly, *Perhaps life as Luna 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. “I’ll be late,” he said. “Sarah and the kids will get there first.”

tone shifted, clearly displeased. “Why can’t the three of

handle,”

always use work as an excuse,” she said sharply. Then, after a pause, “Put Sarah on the phone. I

“She’s not here.”

there? Isn’t it breakfast time? Where

“I don’t know.”

don’t even know where

Arnold fell silent.

“You-”

sighed deeply, finally giving

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was a kid. Trained rigorously from a young age, he had left

been her insistence, a compromise Arnold had begrudgingly accepted. It was the furthest he’d ever bent to her wishes, and she knew better than

a good breakfast. I’ll

quietly. “Take care of yourself. And don’t drink

relented. “Tine, take care of yourself as well!”

that, she hung up.

looked up curiously. “Dad, who

grandmother.” Arnold replied.

seen her in so long. I miss her.”

was a kind and loving woman, always doting on the younger generation. Alex adored her.

began dialing Sarah’s number. “Tonight, we’re going to Lanslot

Alex cheered.

went

flared to life, a

morning exercise when she noticed Arnold’s

with excitement or joy; instead,

brief pause, she sighed and

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