Chapter 127

The house no longer felt like home

That night, she slept in Alex’s room, curled up beside him as he clung to her in his sleep

The next morning, as Sarah prepared to leave, the mant came to collect the laundry

“Miss Sarah, would you like these washed?‘ The maid asked, pointing to the nightgown she had changed out of last night.

Sarah glanced at them, then shook her head. “No need. Just throw them away.”

The maid hesitated, startled by the request.

Then, as if realizing something, Sarah added, “And those bags in the attic, I don’t want them either.”

There was no place for those things in her life anymore.

Just then, Alex came running down the stairs, his schoolbag bouncing against his back.

“Mom, let’s go!” he called, grabbing her hand.

She took him to school, dropping him off at the gate.

Just as she was about to leave, a little boy ran up to her, waving excitedly.

It was Brian, the neighbor’s son.

“Sarah! Why didn’t you come home last night?” he asked curiously. “My mom made cookies! She wanted to give you some!”

Before Sarah could respond, Alex scowled.

“What the hell are you talking about?” he huffed. “Mom was at home last night. She slept with me.”

When he heard the words, Brian gazed at Alex with a sympathy and understanding beyond his years.

Though young, Brian had overheard enough adult conversations and observed enough of his surroundings to grasp the complexities of Alex’s life.

As a neighbor he knew that Alex’s father favored another woman more and that his marriage to Aunt Sarah had come to an end, which was why Aunt Sarah had moved out.

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hard, then patted Alex’s shoulder in a wordless show of mpport before hurrying

interaction and sighed softly. Some children were more perceptive

thought they were.

almost time for class, and she had no intention of delaying

now,” she said gently, offering Alex a small smile. Alex nodded and followed Brian into the building, his steps dragging

a

teacher approaching, her expression

if you were aware of next week’s

Parent–child program? Neither Arnold nor Alex had mentioned it.

either forgot or, more likely, had already decided Linda would be the one to attend.

her and the teacher,

weighed heavy in the air.

lightly, her

though her thoughts were far from

it once had, but there was still a dull ache in knowing that she

moments

intention of forcing herself into spaces where she wasn’t wanted.

to be Alex’s

see if they could

arrived at the office, the

inside. His usually animated coworkers were muttering amongst

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happened?” she asked, directing her

down Linda’s offer to collaborate, Arnold set up anker design studio under his name. They’re launching a

of anger passed through the

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