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

than to call Sarah

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had been nothing but a cruel reminder of

from Julius‘ pained face to Arthur, whose eyes flickered

His

couldn’t help but feel a sharp pang in

if she had been slapped,

a slow breath. “It

this scene only

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forgotten them, to walk

why she

this

as everyone turned to

tried to explain. “Mrs. Harrison, it’s not what you think.

clear eyes filled with

bring something to Mrs. Jennifer Harrison. She said Julius

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

smiled faintly. “I’m not upset. You’ve been taking great care of him. If that’s all,

word, she turned to leave, not sparing Arthur a

satisfaction, but Arthur suddenly stood up, walking

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