The Truth

CHAPTER 68

I listened to the gentle rhythm of his breathing as he drifted off to sleep. The silence in the room was deafening, each passing second filled with unspoken words. I turned trying hard to fight the urge to reach out, to bridge the gap that had formed between us, but fear and anger held me back.

With a heavy heart, I let myself succumb to the exhaustion that weighed me down. Sleep finally embraced me, carrying me away from the pain and uncertainty that plagued me.

The next morning brought a heavy atmosphere to the dining table . Alexander , sensing the tension , attempted to lighten the mood by cracking a few jokes, addressing both Olivia and me. "Wow, what's going on today. What happened to being all smiles in the morning? Did the gloomy God visit?" However, his efforts fell flat as neither of us responded with even a hint of a smile. Growing frustrated, Olivia broke the silence, her voice stern and cold. "Alexander, am going to ask you