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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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next morning, Sarah arrived at Alex’s school right on time. The second

“Mom!”

Alex broke into a run and leaped into her arms.

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

you’re here

cheerful voice piped up beside them. Brian, one of Alexs classmates, grinned as he bounded

smile. “Of course. I wouldn’t miss

afterglow, she saw Brian’s mother’s curious gaze glance

surprise.

a neighbor, she knew something about Sarah.

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

clearly hadn’t been

herself with what people thought.

and the woman seemed to pick up on that, choosing

parents were called to the stage with their children to participate in various

games.

Arnold forward. “Come on,

back, watching their belongings while the games

everything–the way Arnold and

ahead in nearly

observing the

and fathers cheered for their partners, clapping excitedly when their children succeeded,

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They looked together.”

They looked “whole.”

at Alex’s victories but never quite

knew what the other

It was common knowledge that Alpha Arnold had a son. But the woman usually

had been whispers, speculation. But now, seeing her sitting apart, detached, most

own conclusions.

they likely thought. *Someone responsible for recording

Sarah didn’t mind.

about titles, about names, she wouldn’t

hardest parts of her life had

was nothing.

here today because

Sarah cheered them up, crossing her legs as she settled into her seat, her

onto the field,

like two parts of

as expected, dominated

executed every task with calculated

to keep up, panting and laughing, while Arnold remained composed,

for his part, was