Chapter 94

• I waited for you to see me, but I wonder now, was I ever truly seen?
• ARLET
• The clinking of cutlery against porcelain was the only sound filling the quiet dining room. I sat across from Ruben, staring at my untouched breakfast while he ate in silence. The air between us felt thick, and heavy with words neither of us was willing to say. Raya had already left for school with Trevor, leaving just the two of us, but somehow, we felt further apart than ever.