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"Why is this taking so long?" Daven muttered, glancing at the Rolex on his left wrist for what felt like the hundredth time. Today was the day Rio had promised to deliver the information he’d been waiting for—and Daven was growing increasingly impatient. He didn’t want to hear it over the phone.He needed solid proof. Something undeniable.While waiting for Rio’s update, Daven had found it nearly impossible to focus on work. His thoughts kept drifting back to SunCity. And if he was being honest—he couldn’t stop thinking about that child.Josh.That innocent, earnest little face had somehow carved out space in his mind—and stayed there. So had the face of his ex-wife. No matter how much time passed, he could still picture her clearly.Maybe it was because their time together had been so short… yet it had left such a lasting mark on his heart. Maybe that’s why forgetting Althea had never been as simple as it should’ve been.“Mr. Daven,” Arsen’s quiet voice pulled him back. The assistant
“What’s going on here?” Althea asked, confused. It wasn’t every day Josh’s school had this many visitors. Was something happening?Her steps slowed to a halt right at the front yard of Sunrise Preschool as her eyes caught a scene that felt out of place. Several men in delivery uniforms were busy unloading large boxes from a truck. She couldn’t see what was inside, but from the labels, she could tell they contained bookshelves, colorful rugs, toy storage bins, and a cheerful-looking set of tiny tables and chairs.Althea frowned slightly, her gaze shifting to someone adjusting the placement of a large, eye-catching banner: Sunrise Preschool Mini Library.Still, she didn’t want to interrupt their work. Maybe this was part of Miss Tania’s long-standing plan—she had mentioned wanting to create a mini library for the preschool this year. It seemed that plan was finally coming to life.Althea headed into the school grounds to pick up Josh. Normally, he’d be waiting for her by the garden area
Daven’s footsteps echoed steadily down the hallway, his stride brisk and determined. Now that he’d gotten special permission from Tania, there was no use pretending—he wasn’t just here for formality’s sake. He wanted to see Josh. Ever since Tania had spoken the boy’s full name, something had been gnawing at the back of Daven’s mind. He kept brushing it off, again and again, but the thought refused to leave him. Deep down, beneath every rational layer of logic, he was craving one thing.Validation.Was it so wrong to hope for something impossible?“Sir,” Arsen called from behind, struggling to keep up with Daven’s pace.“Did you take care of what I asked?” Daven said without glancing back.“Yes, Mr. Daven. The items you ordered should arrive within the next hour or two.”“Good.” A faint smile played at Daven’s lips.“Sir, just a
“This is the place?” Daven asked as he adjusted his blazer after stepping out of the car.The moment he got out, his steps paused. His eyes lingered on the pastel-colored building in front of him—the soft orange roof, sky-blue wooden fence, and whimsical murals covering the outer walls. There were drawings of a rainbow, a smiling apple tree, and tiny handprints stamped across the painted bricks.Something in him stirred. Without realizing it, the corner of Daven’s mouth lifted slightly.“I used to go to a school like this,” he murmured under his breath. “Though my kindergarten never felt this cheerful.”Just then, Arsen stepped out from the backseat, a sleek tablet in hand, detailing the full schedule for the day.“Mr. Daven, are you sure about this? The meeting with the Frankfurt investors has now been rescheduled twice. And the Osaka team—”“Cancel it. Send an
"Are you feeling unwell, Althea?"Althea instinctively touched her cheek and looked at the older woman in front of her, her eyes clouded with confusion. "Me? Unwell?""Yes," Mrs. Yoshida replied, concern etched on her face. "You look pale, Althea. Didn’t get enough sleep, perhaps?"Althea offered a faint smile. "I think so, yes. Thank you for your concern, Mrs. Yoshida. But I’m alright, really."Mrs. Yoshida let out a small breath of relief. "I’m glad to hear that. Still, take care of yourself, Althea.""I wish the same for you as well, Mrs. Yoshida."The woman returned her smile warmly. "It’s a shame I can’t stay in town a bit longer. There’s still so much I wish I could do." Her smile dimmed slightly. "Not to mention, I didn’t even get the chance to try your cooking.""If you ever plan another visit to SunCity, please let me know. I’d be more than happy to prepare something for you."
That morning, the cozy kitchen in Althea’s house was filled with the scent of toasted bread and scrambled eggs. The sun was still low, but Josh was already seated neatly at the table, sipping his warm chocolate milk.Althea served breakfast and took a seat across from him. Every now and then, she glanced at her son, who seemed more cheerful than usual.“Isn’t there something you’d like to tell me, Josh?” Althea asked softly, wiping away the trace of milk from the corner of his lips.“A story? What kind of story, Mom?” Josh blinked at her, puzzled.“Hmm…” Althea feigned a thoughtful look. “Like how you ended up falling yesterday. And who helped you?”Josh chewed his toast quickly, his eyes wide with excitement. “Oh! That’s because I was in a rush, Mommy. The floor near the restroom was slippery, and I slipped. Didn’t I already tell you?”“I