CHAPTER 41

19:00 Mansion

"Rune. Why are you crying and screaming so loudly? Listen to Mommy; if you want something, ask slowly," Ruby said, soothing Rune after the servant asked her to leave.

"Mom-my. The bird is dead," Rune pointed at the television screen.

"No, it's not. It will come back to life," Ruby replied, understanding why Rune was screaming and crying.

Rune nodded and pointed at the clock on the wall. Ruby frowned as her eyes also looked at the clock; why was Rune suddenly pointing at the clock?

"What's wrong with the clock?" Ruby asked.

"Dad, come back."

Just as Ruby was about to find out why Victor hadn't returned yet, at the sound of a car, Rune got out of bed and approached the window. Asking Ruby to open the balcony window, the window opened. Rune's tiny feet ran to the barrier, waving his hand, waiting for Victor, who had just gotten out of the car, to realize his existence. No reaction made Rune shout.

"Dad! Here!!!" Rune shouted.

Ruby watched from behind as Victor smiled and wa