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Chapter 59 Distance Means Pain

He slowly, hesitantly turned the doorknob and I took a deep breath, moments before we finally got inside, looking at the grand imposing hall.

Our footsteps echoed in unison on the marble floor as we slowly walked further, gazing around like two strangers in our own home...

It felt so relieving and yet so weird to be back in our own place...

It's been only two weeks yet I felt like it's been years since I lastly walked around in these all-too-familiar rooms.

Lemon scented detergent and cookies...

My lips lightly curled up in a pleased smile, that same well-known scent filling up my nostrils as I took another deep breath, closing my eyes for a brief moment.

Home sweet home...

I mentally whispered, moments before a small sob suddenly tore through the peaceful silence, quickly drawing our attention and the moment we looked up, the only two persons we missed the most were now staring right back at us from the top of the stairs, looking like they've seen a ghost.