Chapter 078 Out with it, why the hesitation now?

For the next five days, Betty and Michael barely spoke.

Each morning, they'd eat breakfast, then head to school, and after classes, Betty would cook dinner.

After eating, Betty would retreat to her bedroom, leaving Michael to do his homework before he too would turn in early for the night.

While Michael, still just a kid, could sleep soundly through the night, Betty suffered from insomnia.

She woke up early each morning looking visibly drained, spending a considerable amount of time applying makeup to hide her weariness.

When another weekend rolled around, a slight change finally emerged in their routine.

After school on Friday, Betty and Michael returned home.

Betty, having had days to adjust, seemed in better spirits, but that evening she appeared particularly troubled.

Her mood was not just one of exhaustion but tinged with anger and worry.

Michael, silent and head down, followed Betty into the house.