Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Resolve

Anastasia and Freya stood before Ember and Caldor, their hearts heavy with the burden they were about to bear. Anastasia cleared her throat, her voice trembling as she braced herself for the heart breaking task ahead.

"Darlings," she began, her voice soft yet unsteady. "I have something very difficult to tell you."

Ember and Caldor fixed their eyes on her, sensing the gravity of the moment. Their gazes shifted from Anastasia to each other, a silent exchange of apprehension.

"Your father, Ariel," Anastasia's voice faltered, a tear escaping her eye. "He's... he died."

The room seemed to hold its breath as the weight of those words settled in. Devastation etched across their faces, they exchanged a disbelieving glance before their composure crumbled, and they began to cry.

Caldor who was always all smiles and laughs broke down. Even Ember, the usually reserved and stoic one, couldn't contain her grief and cried.

They had become orphans.

Anastasia and Freya rushed forward, enveloping them in a tight embrace. Their sobs echoing in the room, grief shared and burdens shouldered together.

"I promise" Anastasia whispered, her voice trembling but resolute. "I will be here for you, always."

Ember, her tears staining Freya's shoulder, looked up with reddened eyes. Her voice was barely above a whisper, filled with a mix of sorrow and anger. "Who did this?"

Freya met Ember's gaze, saddened. She didn't want her to live her life for the sake of revenge. "We're still investigating, but I promise you, we will find out. And whoever is responsible will pay for what they've done. Let the grown ups handle this, honey". Freya held Ember tighter.

Even though Ember was always cold and indifferent, she loves her family dearly. She would do anything to protect them, but the world just took away a man she cared about most in the world. 'I'm too weak'. She thought, soaking Freya's clothes in tears. 'I need strength. I'll make those who killed him pay!' she thought, her determination palpable.

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