The Unadorned Sovereign

Chapter 53. Naomi Have Been Acting Strangely

Jun sat alone in his front yard, a sense of loneliness weighing heavily on his shoulders. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the yard, and Jun's solitude felt more pronounced with every passing moment. He played with his toys, but the absence of laughter and playful banter left his heart heavy.

His two nieces, the usual companions for his front yard adventures, were nowhere to be found. They had followed their mother, leaving Jun to his own devices. He missed their youthful energy and infectious giggles.

As he rolled a ball across the grass, his thoughts wandered to Naomi. She'd been acting strangely over the past few days, distant and preoccupied. Jun couldn't help but worry about her, as they were usually inseparable in their shared games and secrets. Her absence and changed demeanor added to his feeling of isolation.

He stared at his toys scattered on the grass, his mind filled with longing. "If only Liam was here," he whispered to himself, his voice ting