Chapter 29 A Cruel Reminder

The warm–toned room felt like a soft embrace, with Julius curled up in Sarah’s arms. His tiny hand was tightly gripping hers, his feverish face flushed, his little brow drawn in discomfort.

Sarah gently stroked his back, occasionally checking his forehead to see if his temperature had gone down.

Arthur sat nearby, his usual icy demeanor softened with concern as he watched his

son.

“Mom…”

Julius‘ weak, hoarse voice broke the silence, his call barely a whisper.

Sarah held him close, her voice soothing. “It’s okay, Julius. You’ll be feeling better soon.”

Charlotte stood frozen at the door, her fingers gripping the doorframe as if it might anchor her.

Her heart felt as if it were being torn apart, every stab of pain a reminder of how much they had all moved on without her.

Tears stung her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away, forcing herself to stay calm.

She had always known it would end up like this.

Arthur loved Sarah deeply, and Julius

nothing more than to call Sarah

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here had been nothing but a cruel reminder of

shifted from Julius‘ pained face to Arthur, whose eyes

His

couldn’t help but feel a sharp

if she had been slapped, every part of her

speak, taking a slow breath. “It looks like he’s fine now… I’ll just

only made her

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to walk

help but wonder why she hadn’t truly

maybe this pain wouldn’t be

silent as everyone turned to

tried to explain. “Mrs.

her clear eyes

said, “I came to bring something to Mrs. Jennifer

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came to check on him. I thought holding him might make him feel more comfortable… Mrs. Harrison, please don’t be angry. I never meant to

been taking great care of him. If that’s all, I’ll

word, she turned to leave,

Arthur

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