The Hart family (5)

Late at night, Leon and Charlotte sat on the lawn, holding beers in their hands. The air was cooland the stars twinkled above them. They felt a sense of relief after Abella’s situation had improved. The teenage bullies and Christian had been confronted and they confessed to their actions before Abella.

Anne and Nicholas had a long talk with Abella, reassuring her that they would always trust her and that she was their priority. Even now they were with her. Thankfully, she was better after Christain confessed everything and now she was at home, recovering.

“Where have you been all these days?” Charlotte asked, breaking the silence. “You texted me that you wouldn’t be available for a while. Just where were you?”

“It’s a long story for another time,” Leon murmured, avoiding her gaze.

Charlotte nodded but then dropped a surprising truth. “I broke up with Archie.”

Leon turned to her, his expression shifting to concern. “Why? When did this happen?”

“A few months ago,” she replied, her voi