CHAPTER 75

"Didn't you know that you put yourself at risk?" he said through his gritted teeth.

We are in the car, and Arkan is quiet. I think he missed his dad more than ever, so he leaned on the latter's chest.

"It's your fault. You didn't show up for a week. What do you think I'm going to do?" My pronunciation is weak, but with sarcasm.

He was silent, and we looked at each other in the rearview mirror. Even the driver caught a glimpse of it but also looked away.

"Mom, are you fighting?" Arkan asked, so I looked away from the mirror and glanced at Arkan.

"No, Baby. Your dad and I were just saying hello. It's been a week," I smiled, but my voice was firm.

I heard Aldo moan softly but didn't say anything.

"Alright. Please, don't fight. And please, Daddy, don't leave us like that. Mommy and I can't even eat properly," Arkan directly pleaded.

I blinked and suddenly remembered an entire week. I used to be used to just me and Arkan, but since we went to Aldo, I'm not used to Aldo not coming home eith