Chapter 20 : Need More of Her

*David*

I had done my best to avoid the others during the morning, slipping through the estate like a shadow until it was time to see Sarah off. The storm of emotions I was feeling was overwhelming and I was struggling to get a grip on myself.

Today was the day of Sarah and Daniel's departure, which also meant everyone was returning to their own homes. So, I knew that once they were gone, my life would go back to what it was before I met Grace.

And that idea sucked in my head, no matter how many times I tried to convince myself it was the best outcome.

"Goodbye, sweetheart," I murmured as I embraced my daughter, feeling her warmth seep into me, offering a momentary reprieve from the cold grip coiling around my heart. "Take care of yourself, and remember, I'm always here for you."

"Thank you, Dad." Sarah's voice trembled with a mix of excitement and emotion. "I love you."

"I love you too." I stepped back, offering her a reassuring smile before retreating back to my room. I wasn'