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

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had been nothing but a cruel reminder of what

shifted from Julius‘ pained face to Arthur, whose eyes flickered

His

it lingered on Sarah, and Charlotte couldn’t help but feel a sharp pang

was as if she had been

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

only

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them, to walk

couldn’t help but wonder why

this pain wouldn’t be

fell silent as everyone turned to

“Mrs. Harrison, it’s not what you think. Let me

eyes

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

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feel more comfortable… Mrs. Harrison, please don’t

been taking great

she turned to leave, not sparing Arthur a single

but Arthur suddenly

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