8
The sorrow in my chest was unbearable, yet no amount of tears could restore my daughter's life. From then on, I avoided going home, choosing instead to remain at work.
Roughly four weeks later, I returned to the house to retrieve some paperwork. To my surprise, I saw the vehicle Nora had purchased for Julian parked outside. It was shocking to see Julian back so soon, as he typically visited only twice a year. I suspected Nora had contacted him.
The most infuriating part was his blatant display of the car, bought with funds meant to save our child's life.
Anger coursing through me, I entered the house to find Nora cradled in Julian's arms. She looked sickly, and Julian was softly caressing her face, offering comfort. They appeared to be the perfect pair in that moment. Despite having given up on Nora long ago, their intimate scene felt like a cruel blow—one built upon our daughter's demise.