meeting Susan
During a grocery run, he bumps into his former partner’s sister, Susan. Her eyes widen in surprise. “Viktor! It’s been a while!”
she says, forcing a smile. Viktor stiffens, struggling to find words. The boys tug at his jacket, oblivious. “It has. How have you been?”
Viktor asks, trying to sound casual. Susan nods, glancing at the boys. “Busy, you know.” Tension fills the air as he weighs his next words, the unresolved questions gnawing at him.