Chapter 129That afternoon, the atmosphere in the apartment felt quieter than usual.After Calvin’s departure that morning, there was a strange empty space in Camelia’s heart. Even though only a few hours had passed, it felt as if it had been days. The image of the man kissing her forehead before leaving kept replaying in her mind.Camelia stood in front of the bedroom mirror, tidying her softly flowing hair. Her hand moved slowly as she applied a little lipstick, just so her face would not look too pale.“Mom, are you going out?” Aurora asked, standing at the bedroom doorway while hugging her rabbit doll.Camelia turned and smiled warmly. “Yes, sweetheart. Mom is just meeting Aunt Yesi for a while.”Daven, who appeared behind his twin sister, immediately asked, “When is Uncle Calvin coming home?”That question made Camelia’s chest feel warm and, at the same time, a little lonely.“In one week,” she answered gently as she crouched down to be at their eye level. “You both have to be go
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