It was like he had started allowing her into his space. But today at breakfast, Arthur barely acknowledged her presence. He had not spoken to her at all. He did not even eat. He just… left.
That was not normal. Not for Arthur.
A silent alarm began to ring in Somto's mind.
Did Arthur find out something?
That thought tightened something in his chest, but he quickly dismissed it.
No... If Arthur had found out the real truth, his reaction would have been nothing like this cold, avoidant silence.
Arthur was not the type to act out passively. He didn't do silent grudges. He was intense, composed, yes, but direct. If he ever felt betrayed, he wouldn't freeze someone out.
No, he would confront the matter head on, calmly but clearly, and he wouldn't back down until he understood everything. His fury was quiet but sharp, like a blade, or a quiet storm, not a violent one.
No… whatever this was, it wasn't because of some truth he uncovered.
