Chapter 18

Adelaide sat on the couch next to her sister, who was changing channels on the television.

"What's going on with you?" asked Adelaide.

Aurora shrugged, but it was evident that her response was a lie. "Nothing. I'm fine."

"I know you," said Adelaide. "You're usually very talkative, so when you get quiet and thoughtful like this, something has happened."

Aurora, in a slightly rude tone, replied, "I already said I'm fine." Then, she quickly regretted her attitude. "Sorry. It's just PMS."

Adelaide's expression softened as she smiled, believing that flimsy excuse. "Ah, I see. I'm heading to the restaurant for some overtime, and I don't know when I'll be back. If you decide to go to Seraphina's place, leave a note for me."

"Okay," nodded Aurora, watching her sister leave the apartment.

Now alone, Aurora stood up and went into the dark bedroom. She sat on a chair in front of a desk, gazing at several photos of Alex. She couldn't quite pinpoint how she felt. It wasn't necessarily sadness, but