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~Linda's POV~

It's been almost a month since that girl visited. All I seem to think about is that girl! Always wondering how she was, does she have any hobbies, any dreams for the future… These aren't things a stranger should be asking a child. It bothered me so much that having a good night's sleep was almost impossible. I've been prescribed some sleeping pills but it seems that the effects were not strong enough. My loving husband, Keitaro had volunteered to take my place in sending Len to school. I needed this to stop. Now. Without any thought, I grabbed my handbag and coat, slipped on my shoes and started heading out for the neighbourhood's orphanage.

~Keitaro's POV~

"Otousan! "

"What is it, Len?"

"Can I get banana ice-scream?" My son begged pointing at the recently opened dessert shop.

"What's the magic word?"

"…Please?"

With that, I led my son across the road and got him a single scoop banana ice-scream. As we left the shop, I noticed his classmates racing with each other competing to see who could outrun the other. Linda and I had always been highly protective over our son ever since... That accident… If anything were to happen to Len, I couldn't imagine Linda living again. When the news of our dead unborn child was announced to her, she broke down and refused to speak, eat or drink. Just imagine what would happen if she found out her only son was gone too.

As a husband and father, I bear the responsibility in keeping both of them save from any harm. I would go as far as to sacrifice my life for them. Though I doubt we'll ever face that situation. However, if we do, I'll know what to do.

There's something peculiar about Linda this month. She would often blank out during our conversations. Some times she would lose her appetite and leave the table before dinner was served. The weirdest of all things was her sleeping habit. Linda was neither a night owl nor an early bird. She slept early and woke up whenever she wanted. But recently, she would wake up in the middle of the night claiming that she was just getting some water to drink. There's definitely something wrong and she's hiding that fact. Whether she likes it or not, there's nothing that could stop me from finding out the truth.

"Otousan? What's wrong?"

"Nothing, Len. Nothing."

I took my son's hand and we walked home in silence.

~Third Person POV~

Linda walked through the doors of the orphanage, frantically searching for someone to assist her. In the corner of the room sat a small desk with a sign saying 'Reception'. A lady with a warm smile on her face greeted Linda.

"Good afternoon Madam, how may I help you?"

Getting straight to the point, Linda exclaimed "About a month ago, a girl with short blond hair showed up on my doorstep selling cookies. She wore a cute bow on her head. Is there any possibility that I could see her?"

"Of course! I'll go get h– Why look! She's right there! Come here Rin!"

Linda spun her head around and noticed a small figure hiding in the shadows of a huge door.

"Rin…" Linda's voice echoed off the dull walls.

Sorry for the long wait! Was dealing with exams and stuff. Now that it's over, I can finally get back into writing! So sorry about the short chapter. Had writer's block...