47. The Reality

"Uncle Ed, the fruit salad is ready. Let's eat together," Sky shouted as she walked cheerfully towards Edmund's room.

Rachel quietly trailed behind. She was worried that Edmund would take out his disappointment on Sky.

"Uncle Ed, what are you doing inside? Are you hiding because you're embarrassed?" Sky asked when she arrived at the door.

Not getting an answer, she continued, "You don't need to be embarrassed, Uncle. Your eyes were drooping earlier. It's normal for you to hit the door. Come on, come out and eat rujak with me. Uncle Ed?"

Feeling that the atmosphere was too quiet, Sky finally opened the door. Finding an empty room, she widened her eyes. "Oh? Where did Uncle Ed go?"

Seeing her little daughter looking around, Rachel came out of hiding. "What is it, Honey?"

"Mama, have you seen Uncle Ed? He's gone."

Rachel's eyebrows arched high. Various assumptions appeared in her head.

‘Was he heartbroken because he failed to get me and Sky so he went away?’

Wondering, Rachel che