Semua Bab The Algorithm of Her Heart: Bab 11

Sunday evening came too quickly. Elena watched the clock all afternoon with a sense of dread, knowing each passing hour brought them closer to the moment she'd have to take Lily back.They'd spent the day quietly at the apartment. More math puzzles in the morning, a walk in the park after lunch, making cookies together in the afternoon. Simple activities, but they felt precious because Elena knew they were temporary.At five thirty, Elena finally said what needed to be said. "Sweetheart, we need to start getting ready. I have to take you back to your father's house soon."Lily looked up from the puzzle she was working on. Her face fell immediately. "Already?""I'm afraid so. The agreement was through the weekend. Tomorrow is a school day, and you need to get settled back at your dad's before bedtime.""Can't I just go to school from here? You could take me."Elena sat down beside her daughter. "Not this time. But we'll work on arrangements so you can stay with me more often. I promise