No one knew how long the family room at Teryndale House had been enveloped in silence. Charles, Brianna, Delila and Freya remained quiet for a considerable amount of time. Each of them was lost in their own thoughts, perhaps sensing that any conversation at that moment would only lead to worry. So perhaps silence was the best choice.A moment later, Delila exchanged a glance with Freya. They decided to leave.Delila stood up from the sofa first. She straightened the folds of the coat draped over her arm with stiff movements. Then she approached Brianna and Charles in turn. She embraced both her parents, trying to comfort them. After that, she left.Freya followed a few seconds later. She took a deep breath as if the air in the family room were too heavy for them to carry with them.Meanwhile, Charles and Brianna remained inside. They continued to speak in low voices—too quiet for an ordinary conversation, yet too controlled for an argument. Delila k
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