Silence That Shouted Doubts
In the examination room, Grace tried to ease the tension by engaging the kids in casual conversation. “Did you finish your homework, Emma?” she asked, keeping her tone light. Her daughter nodded but couldn’t tear her eyes away from Nyx. Alex, lost in thought, absently fiddled with his phone.
“Maybe we can take Nyx for a walk once we’re done here,” Grace suggested, hoping to shift their focus. But no matter how hard she tried, their minds kept circling back to the unsettling situation. The weight of uncertainty hung in the air, and no amount of small talk could break the thick, suffocating tension.