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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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right on time. The second he spotted her, his seal

“Mom!”

hesitation, Alex broke into a run and leaped into her arms. She caught

sun and the faint scent of cedar on Arnold–a reminder that no matter how much she tried to distance

you’re here too!”

one of

enthusiasm with a small smile. “Of course. I wouldn’t

gaze glance

surprise.

neighbor, she knew something

Sarah’s marriage had never been flattering. Most people assumed it was a failed, unwanted arrangement. But realizing that her supposed husband was *Alpha Arnold*? That was a

hadn’t been

stopped concerning herself with what people thought. She made no

to pick up

and parents were called to the stage with their children to participate

games.

Arnold forward. “Come on, Dad!”

stayed back, watching their belongings while the games unfolded

way Arnold and Alex moved

ahead in nearly every

sat quietly, observing the other families

clapping excitedly when their children succeeded, groaning in playful frustration when they

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They looked together.”

They looked “whole.”

there was her–alone in the crowd, smiling at Alex’s victories but never quite part of the picture.

knew what the other parents were

had a son. But the woman

whispers, speculation. But now,

own

*Someone responsible for recording videos and taking care of

Sarah didn’t mind.

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

of her life

This was

she was only here today because Linda

as she settled into her seat, her posture

moved onto the field, their coordination

other like two parts of a well–oiled

expected, dominated the

relay race, the obstacle course, or the tug–of–war, he executed every task with calculated efficiency. His muscles flexed effortlessly beneath his fitted shirt, his

laughing, while Arnold remained composed, a slight smirk tugging at his lips whenever Alex cheered

his part, was no less impressive.