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72: Five Years, One Gift

Author: Risa Mint
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-07 23:54:04

Chapter 72

The house hummed with the distant echoes of laughter and music, but Andreas felt an emptiness settling in his chest as he walked briskly down the hallway, each step heavier than the last.

His son’s words, “Dad, it’s a gift from Sofia!”, replayed over and over in his mind like a haunting melody, pulling him further into a storm of confusion and longing.

His pulse quickened as he passed through the living room, not realizing his mother had been calling his name until she used his full name, sharp and commanding.

“Andreas Mateo Leonardo…!”

He froze mid-step, the imaginary world around him fading for a heartbeat. His thoughts raced back to the present, and he turned slowly to face her, offering a forced smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

“Oh, Mum,” he said, trying to sound casual, but the words felt hollow in his throat.

She chuckled lightly, though the concern in her gaze was unmistakable. “Goodness! Where are you off to in such a hurry? You didn’t even hear me call you
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