Chapter 33. Mourning the Undead

Five months passed and Tiara Beaumont was still missing. Finally, the family came to terms with the painful truth that she may never be found.

It was a hard pill to swallow but everyone had to accept the sad reality and carry on with their lives. Emilia showered all of her attention on Travis while Kane buried himself in work.

“Do you have any plans for Travis’ second birthday?” Elsie asked Emilia one afternoon while they sat in the garden, enjoying the warm outdoor weather.

“No,” she said flatly. “What’s there to celebrate? His twin is still missing.”

“And she will be found eventually.”

“Please, stop saying that. There’s no point hanging on to false hopes.”

“Fine. But let’s have a small party for dear Travis. Let’s not deprive him of a celebration because of – “

“Don’t say it.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Please, don’t apologize. If you insist, you can organize a small party for him but there won’t be any guests.”

“That’s fair enough.”<