Semua Bab Fractured Hearts : Bab 71 - Bab 74

Archie entered the sitting room at a slow pace, his walk lacking its usual rhythm and fluidity. His arms hung limply by his sides, without their usual swing of movement. He met his mother sitting down, which made him slow down even further. "Good day, ma."Clementine furrowed her face, standing up with a confused expression. "What's wrong with you?" She asked, extending her hand to grab his, but he stepped aside. "I'm fine." He replied, avoiding his mother's touch and casting his eyes downward to evade eye contact."Are you sure?" She asked, trying to touch him again. He walked out of his mother's sight, dragging his feet as if weighed down by an invisible burden. "Don't follow me, please," he pleaded. He placed his left foot on the first stair and glanced back at his mother. "No matter what you hear, don't intervene." He continued ascending the stairs in shorter strides, leaving his mother to stare after him with her mouth agape. As he reached the door to his room, he paused for

"Welcome, ma'am," a staff member of Three Star Media said, directing her with a slight bow. Rosie curtsied her head, maintaining a dazzling smile on her face. "Good day." She responded."This way, ma'am." The staff member said, leading the way.As they entered the broadcasting studio, the staff member pointed to a chair. "Have a seat, ma'am," she offered. "The host will be here in a jiffy." "For how long will we have to wait?" Hannah asked. "I hope you understand the president has a tight schedule. She just graces you with her presence because she's generous." The staff member's expression turned apologetic. "We understand, ma'am. But you know, the interview has been canceled before, so we're not fully prepared beforehand. Besides, you insisted Sofia should hold the interview."Just then, a voice came from the entrance. "We're sorry, ma'am." They turned to see a woman in her fifties standing there, her expression contrite."Director…" The female staff member called out. Chloe walk