Chapter 17
- The distance between them spoke louder than words, but Christmas demanded an illusion of togetherness.
- ARLET
- "Daddy, it's Christmas. Are we going somewhere?" Raya asked, her wide eyes filled with hope. For days now, breakfast had turned into a ritual of silent coexistence, all for Raya's sake. She wanted the illusion of a happy family, unaware it was only an act we maintained for her.