Cathryn's world spun, her mind reeling from the revelation. Orion, alive? The possibility ignited a maelstrom of emotions: hope, fear, guilt. The room seemed to fade away, leaving only the tumultuous sea of her thoughts.Rosalind's concerned voice broke the silence, a gentle anchor to reality. "Mother, are you okay?"Cathryn took a deep breath, struggling to compose herself. Her hands trembled, her heart racing with the implications."I'm fine, Rosalind," she said, her voice measured, though her emotions were anything but. "Just... overwhelmed."Rosalind's eyes narrowed, her gaze piercing. "We're here for you, Mother. We'll get through this together."Cathryn's gaze drifted to Rylan, his expression resolute. "We'll find him," he reiterated, his voice a promise.Sophia and Ember watched, their faces etched with concern, though they didn't fully understand the complexity of Cathryn's emotions.Guilt gnawed at Cathryn's heart. She had mourned Orion, moved on, and built a new life. The po
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