Chapter 145 - 144 Family Reunion
She saw Freya running past her, heading towards their parents’ arms. Her legs moved a step forward, but quickly stopped. She took a deep breath, her fingers dug into her palms. How much she had longed for their affection.
She watched as they hugged Freya, showering her with kisses. A part of her wished she was the one in their arms, but sadly, she had no place in their hearts.
"Oh my God! You have grown so thin." Sofia caressed Freya’s cheeks. "Are they not feeding you properly?" she asked with so much care in her voice.
"I’m all fine, mother. We are training to be soldiers," Freya replied with a smile.
"I told you not to come here, but you and your father went behind my back to apply for the school." Sofia pouted before glaring at her husband, who was busy staring in a particular direction.
She followed his line of sight, and her eyes landed on Olivia. A smile formed on her lips. "Come, let’s go greet your sister."
Sofia pulled Freya and her husband towards where Olivia was standing. Every step they took closer felt like a sharp knife digging into her chest. Olivia felt her chest tightening—was it from anger, or was it from anticipation? She couldn’t exactly tell.
She stared at her parents’ faces. They did look good, the feeling of familiarity suddenly felt too overwhelming for her.
"Olivia, I’m so happy that you made it back alive," her mother said with tears streaming down her eyes.