ks to place some food on Old Alpha's plate. "Grandfather, try this G

ook at Mia, she remembers exactly what

cks and nodding with a smile. "Unlike some ungrateful ones who just drive

ul Arthu

say that. You'll live a lon

very young. I was left with my father-well, more accurately, my

while my father focused on his work. But then, a few years

father passed as well, l

had taken me in again, offe

oved ones over and over again like I do

s for his health and lo

ere in high spirits. I did my best to keep Old Alpha and Old Luna happy, joki

er since Omega Mia came, Old Alp

behind with Old Alpha t

. Even Old Alpha had to be careful when facing me. He

ating!" I protested, eye

ised an eyebrow in mock disbelief. "No way! You

back, confidently moving

hat? Are you really g

sitated for a beat,

ack piece onto the board.

lurry of motion, he grabbed his white piece and tossed my black one

looked from the lively Mia to the playful ol

d an air of authority, but with Mia, he was l

t Arthur. "Grandfathe

on Arthur, and the smile o

ver here and pour some water for me and

ur:

nd behind him came my laught

s face

ft the old house l

've seen Grandpa's reaction. He's not happ

just get the Divorce Decree quietly, keep it from G

intention of changing his mind. Even after Grandpa spoke

k felt like a knif

y voice barely audible. "Alright. When

calendar. "I've got a busy few da

ka

Arthur looked at me, his l

I'm quite

gentle, other times sharp and piercing. When I'm gentle, my gaze is almost magnetic, pulli

always made time for yoga a few tim

ws this al

ur marriage, I often le

d still savor that feeling-bl

maintained excellent grades, and even participated in the International Design Awards, winning a spot in the Visit

man not be attracted

help but wonder who will

e, Arthur asked, "Do you

a beat. I glanc

ight in front of me-the on

father. I was new to the Alp

those days, I can still clearl

e, sensitive, a

t one moment, someone entered my life-bringing with them a warmth, a brilliance that illum

footsteps, hoping that one day I might draw closer,

topping for me, no matter how much I gave. Even when

fate-my destiny

lt an inexplicable frust

ced. She must want to be with

ve you too,

hur desperately need

doesn't love me. He's been in lo

ned. "If he doesn't love you,

e. "Why does there h

yes darkening with a