The Interrupted Apology

Not until the evening, after Clara had finished her bustling day and returned home, did she realize her son was sitting on the sofa.

No lights illuminated the room, and no TV flickered to life; the house was engulfed in darkness, leading her to believe it was empty.

Leo, yet to return, left Luke as the sole occupant of the dwelling.

"Mommy!" Luke seemed a bit reserved, even a tad flustered.

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