Silence greeted Eirene when she arrived home. The house felt lifeless, dimly lit with only the faint glow of the living room lamp to illuminate it. The house felt hollow and empty, allowing the sound of the rain outside to fill the space. Usually, the soft patter against the roof was calming, but that night it felt unbearably suffocating.Eirene walked in sluggishly, her steps heavy. The air inside was stale, cold and distant.From the family room came the faint sound of a television, though no one was really watching. Heston Ravenor was sitting on the couch, still wearing his work shirt, while Isabella Walsh was standing near the table, holding a cup of cold tea. They both turned at the same time when Eirene appeared.“Eirene?” Isabella called, her brow furrowed in confusion. “You’re home? How’s Daisy?”Eirene froze for a moment, her chest tightening as she shifted her gaze between them. “Daisy?” she repeated softly, the word feeling heavy on her tongue.“Is she awake?” Heston asked,
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