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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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at Alex’s school right on time. The second he spotted her, his seal fore lit up

“Mom!”

into her arms. She caught him eadly, her arms

of cedar on Arnold–a reminder that no matter how much she tried to distance herself, some things were still inevitably intertwined

you’re

cheerful voice piped up beside them. Brian, one of Alexs

his enthusiasm with a small smile. “Of course. I

her afterglow, she saw Brian’s mother’s curious gaze glance between her and Arnold with obvious

surprise.

she knew

was a failed, unwanted

hadn’t

however, had long since stopped concerning herself with what people thought. She made no

the woman seemed to pick up on that, choosing not

were called to the stage with their children

games.

forward. “Come on, Dad!”

back, watching their belongings while the games unfolded before her.

Arnold and Alex moved seamlessly

them ahead in nearly

sat quietly, observing the other

for their 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 of

what the other parents

was common knowledge that Alpha Arnold had

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

their own

secretary,” they likely thought. *Someone responsible for recording videos and taking

Sarah didn’t mind.

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

parts of her life

This was

here today because Linda wasn’t available. That alone spoke volumes.

Sarah cheered them up, crossing her legs as she settled into her seat, her posture relaxed but her gaze

Arnold and Alex moved onto the field, their coordination seamless, their movements

each other like two parts of a well–oiled

expected, dominated

was 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

remained composed, a slight smirk tugging at his lips

his part, was no less