I walked through the garden for a few moments, looking around the bigger hedges and bushes, trying to find Ethan, but I didn’t see him anywhere.

It was like he had vanished from my life again.

With a hand over my baby, I walked back home and went inside, closing the door behind me.

It seemed so lonely inside now. Not long ago, Soren and I had been sitting at the table eating dinner, laughing, and having a good conversation about our day. Now, the entire house seemed still and quiet.

“What ...