Lady Thorne's expression immediately softened. The grandmother and grandson slowly walked into the manor together.
A few minutes later, the servants began bringing dish after dish onto the dining table.
Every meal had been personally ordered by Lady Thorne because she knew every one of Kelvin's favorite foods.
The atmosphere during dinner was unusually peaceful. They chatted about family matters, the company, the hospital, and even amusing stories from years gone by.
For the first time since Sonia's disappearance, Kelvin genuinely felt a brief moment of peace.
A small part of his heart finally relaxed. Yet he also knew... the feeling would never last. Once he returned to his empty penthouse... once he entered that silent study...
Everything would return exactly as it had been before.
The loneliness.
The regret.
The endless waiting.
