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The house no longer felt like home

That night, she slept in Alex's room, curled up beside him as he clung to her in his sleep

The next morning, as Sarah prepared to leave, the mant came to collect the laundry

"Miss Sarah, would you like these washed?' The maid asked, pointing to the nightgown she had changed out of last night.

Sarah glanced at them, then shook her head. "No need. Just throw them away."

The maid hesitated, startled by the request.

Then, as if realizing something, Sarah added, "And those bags in the attic, I don't want them either."

There was no place for those things in her life anymore.

Just then, Alex came running down the stairs, his schoolbag bouncing against his back.

"Mom, let's go!" he called, grabbing her hand.

She took him to school, dropping him off at the gate.

Just as she was about to leave, a little boy ran up to her, waving excitedly.

It was Brian, the neighbor's son.

"Sarah! Why didn't you come home last night?" he asked curiously. "My mom made cookies! She wanted to give you some!"

Before Sarah could respond, Alex scowled.

"What the hell are you talking about?" he huffed. "Mom was at home last night. She slept with me."

When he heard the words, Brian gazed at Alex with a sympathy and understanding beyond his years.

Though young, Brian had overheard enough adult conversations and observed enough of his surroundings to grasp the complexities of Alex's life.

As a neighbor he knew that Alex's father favored another woman more and that his marriage to Aunt Sarah had come to an end, which was why Aunt Sarah had moved out.

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But Alex doesn't seem to know this.

Brian swallowed hard, then patted Alex's shoulder in a wordless show of mpport before hurrying off toward the school building

Sarah watched the interaction and sighed softly. Some children were more perceptive than adults

thought they were.

It was almost time for class, and she had no intention of delaying the children any longer.

"Go on now," she said gently, offering Alex a small smile. Alex nodded and followed Brian into the building, his steps dragging slightly.

Just as Sarah turned to leave, a voice called out. "Miss Sarah?"

She turned to see Alex's teacher approaching, her expression hesitant.

"I wanted to ask if you were aware of next week's parent-child program," the teacher said carefully.

Sarah blinked. Parent-child program? Neither Arnold nor Alex had mentioned it.

That meant they either forgot or, more likely, had already decided Linda would be the one to attend.

A knowing look passed between her and the teacher, who sighed.

The unspoken words weighed heavy in the air.

"Someone else should be here instead when the time comes," Sarah said lightly, her tone calm but detached. The teacher's sigh deepened, but she nodded in understanding.

Sarah left without another word, though her thoughts were far from settled.

It didn't sting as much as it once had, but there was still a dull ache in knowing that she wasn't even

considered for moments like these.

She had no intention of forcing herself into spaces where she wasn't wanted.

If Arnold wanted Linda to be Alex's "mother," she wouldn't interfere.

Let them see if they could erase her completely.

By the time she arrived at the office, the atmosphere was heavy with tension.

Sarah noticed Leo's uncharacteristically quiet demeanor as soon as she stepped inside. His usually animated coworkers were muttering amongst themselves, their expressions dark with frustration.

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"What happened?" she asked, directing her question toward ten,

He exhaled sharply. "After we turned down Linda's offer to collaborate, Arnold set

up anker design studio under his name. They're launching a fashion brand in direct competition with us Rd, CA Case Linda and Clark's company is their exclusive partner"

A ripple of anger passed through the room.

Their hard work, their passion, was now facing unnecessary competition simply because Vinda conda'l handle rejection.

Sarah, however, remained unshaken.

Of course, Arnold would do this. He had always been Linda's biggest backer, never hesitating to invest in her dreams-even when they came at someone else's expense,

But if Linda thought she could undermine her by stepping into the same industry, she was mistaken.

A slow, almost amused smile curved Sarah's lips. "Then let them compete," she said evenly, "If they want to play this game, we'll play too,"

Her confidence startled some of her colleagues, but Leo smirked. He had no doubt that Sarah would see this through.

That evening, she sat by her desk, flipping through the paper Colton had assigned

her.

She was absorbed in revising when a sudden mindlink interrupted her thoughts.

Alexander.

"Sarah," his deep voice resonated through the link.

"The company's been swamped lately, and I was planning to take Eliza on a cruise for a little break. But something came up, and neither my wife nor I can make it. Could you take her for a day?"

Sarah didn't hesitate. "Of course."

Elisa is Alexander's only daughter and she is a smart, sweet girl who has no problem taking care of her for a day.

Not long after ending the mindlink, her phone rang again.

Cole.

She answered and immediately spoke. "If it's about Abby, I'm sorry. I already have plans tomorrow and won't be able to make time."

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Instead of hanging up, Cole asked, "Is it convenient to say what it was about?"

He paused and then added, "Abby would love to see you tomorrow. She hasn't seen you in a long time

and she misses you."