Chapter 47. The Reality

“Uncle Ed, the fruit salad is ready. Let’s eat together!” Sky shouted as she cheerfully walked toward Edmund’s room.

Rachel followed quietly behind her, worried that Edmund might take out his disappointment on Sky.

“Uncle Ed, what are you doing in there? Are you hiding because you’re embarrassed?” Sky asked when she reached the door.

Not getting a response, she continued:

“You don’t need to be embarrassed, Uncle. Your eyes were drooping earlier. It’s normal that you bumped into the door. Come on, come out and eat rujak with me. Uncle Ed?”

Feeling the silence grow heavier, Sky finally opened the door.

The room was empty.

Her eyes widened.

“Oh? Where did Uncle Ed go?”

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