Chapter 38

Autumn

The real meaning of loneliness was the current condition I was in. A week passed after I returned to Toronto.

I was in the Blooming Restaurant. Dad wanted me to go back to my usual lifestyle, the one without Ian. So, without him, I met with everyone.

I didn’t even know if Ian was back from France. How would I explain to anyone that my life without him was dull and boring?

Even before we got married, we still used to see each other in order to argue. My eyes fell on the wedding ring which Ian made me wear. I never noticed while dancing when he smoothly slipped the ring on my finger. It was definitely romantic.

“He returned yesterday,” Mr. Atticus blurted out all of a sudden. “Steven told me. After I freaked out seeing your live video, he explained everything to me. Since then, we have become friends. He’s a good kid, like Ian.”

“Indeed. They are the best people I have come across.” I smiled remembering the Becketts.

“Hold on. If this w