THE END: SIX MONTHS LATER

“Mother, why haven't I seen Mr. Brian here again? Did he travel?” Ethan asked with an inquisitive look while having breakfast with his mother.

Lila took a deep breath before giving a reluctant reply to the curious little boy.

“He didn't travel, Ethan, just that he has been busy at work recently,” she answered with a twitch.

“So, what about Mr. Grey? Did you love him? Or—is he?”

“Come on, Ethan.” Lila interrupted.

“You don't need to talk while eating. Please, observe some table manners.” She reprimanded him, scaring the little boy.

A few minutes later, little Ethan couldn't hold his silence anymore when he...