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She sent the message without hesitation, then immediately turned off her thone

The silence that followed was almost suffocating, but she forced herself to focus on her work, the had no intention of playing whatever game Arnold was trying to start.

It was nearly an hour later when she finally turned her phone back on, and the moment the did, aute message popped up.

*“Are you home?“*

It was only three words, but to Sarah, it said far more than that

Arnold never liked being ignored. If she didn’t reply, he wouldn’t hesitate to come over

Before she could decide whether or not to respond, her mindlink suddenly buzzed.

*“Mommy, why aren’t you back yet?**

Sarah straightened slightly. It was Alex.

*“Dad said you’d be back tomorrow for the school’s parent–child activity, but it’s already after 9:00 p. and you’re still not home…“*

There was a quiet expectation in his words, a fragile hope that she could almost hear wavering

She closed her eyes slightly, still softened, *“Mom’s not going back. Tomorrow, I’ll go straight to your school.“*

For a moment, there was no reply. Then-

*“Oh… okay.“*

She could sense the disappointment, the slight dip in his mood even through the mind–link.

*“You should get an early night,” she reminded gently.

*“Got it.“*

The link went silent after that, leaving Sarah staring at the message for a long moment before finally setting the phone aside.

She had no regrets about her decision, but a faint pang lingered in her chest.

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on time. The second

“Mom!”

into a run and leaped into her arms. She caught him eadly,

of cedar on Arnold–a reminder that no matter how much she tried to distance herself, some

you’re

beside them. Brian, one of

his enthusiasm with a small smile.

saw Brian’s mother’s curious gaze glance between her

surprise.

neighbor, she knew something about Sarah.

rumors of Sarah’s marriage had never been flattering. Most people assumed it was a failed, unwanted arrangement. But realizing

hadn’t been

concerning herself with

to pick up on that, choosing not to

to the

games.

immediately tugged Arnold forward. “Come

while the games unfolded

her seat, she could see everything–the way Arnold and Alex moved seamlessly together, the way

ahead in nearly every competition.

observing the other families around her.

partners, clapping excitedly when their

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They looked together.”

They looked “whole.”

in the crowd, smiling at Alex’s victories but never quite part

the other parents were thinking.

had a son. But the woman usually seen

whispers, speculation. But now, seeing her

their own conclusions.

they likely thought. *Someone responsible for

Sarah didn’t mind.

about titles, about names, she wouldn’t have married Arnold in the

parts of her life had

This was

because Linda wasn’t available.

legs as she

onto the field, their coordination seamless,

like two parts of

as expected, dominated the

every task with calculated efficiency. His muscles flexed effortlessly beneath his fitted

remained composed, a slight smirk tugging at his lips whenever

was no

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