Chapter 24 Within minutes , the post had hundreds of comments - compliments on her looks , praise for her kindness , and plenty of local vet recommendations . So that was why Damian ghosted me . I didn't know whether to laugh or cry . It was absurd that Damian had broken his word to our baby for a dog . I kept turning over in bed , trying not to think about it . But it just sat in my chest , heavy and rating . I almost called Lydia . 1 : | : But it was late , and I knew this wouldn't be the last time . I had to learn to get through it on my own . So I sat at my desk and opened my laptop . On a whim , I started to write to let it all out . Turning this marriage into words felt like saying goodbye to the last twenty - five years . I took a pen name , "Endless Night . " It felt right . The past three years had been like an endless dark night . Maybe it was the journalist in me , or maybe I'd written enough drafts to know how to start . Either way , the words came easily . I wrote until two in the morning . Then sleep finally came . *** 0.00 % 06.07 288 Vouchers Chapter 24 A few hours later , Helena's call woke me up . She said it had been too long since we visited and asked if I could bring Damian home for lunch . " Mom , not today . He ... " I hesitate , not wanting to worry her . " He's overseas for work . Probably won't make it back in time . " " Well , maybe you can come by yourself . I miss you ! " she said . It had been months since we'd last seen each other , so I said yes . By the time I got there , a lavish lunch was already on the table . When she saw the bags of gifts in my hands , she smiled , " Silly girl . You don't need to bring anything when you come home . Go wash up and call your dad down for lunch . " I found Alexander in the study , playing chess against himself . He looked up . " Damian's been busy lately ? Haven't seen him in ages . I was hoping to play a few rounds with him . " Seeing how they still held out hope for him , I stayed quiet about the divorce . But what if I told them ? No. They hadn't given birth to me , but they raised me . I didn't want to burden them with it . So I said , " Dad , when he's back , I'll make sure he comes by to play . " At lunch , it was just the three of us . " Where's my brother ? " I asked . " Didn't see him last time either . " 29.78 % 06:07 Chapter 24 1268 Vouchers Helena's face lit up . " He's seeing someone ! Barely home lately . I think he went abroad again a few days ago . " Alexander didn't comment , but the smile on his face said he was all for it . " Who's the lucky girl ? " I asked , genuinely happy for Walter . " If you two like her , she's gotta be something . " Helena beamed . " She's a superstar , Eleanor Hartwell . You're in entertainment journalism ; you must know her . She's just as pretty as you . My heart sank . The fork slipped from my hand and hit the floor . " Wait - Eleanor ? " I blinked . "Are you serious ? " Helena nodded . " Yep . They've been seeing each other for a while . Walter has kept it quiet since she's in the public eye . He didn't want to cause her any trouble . " Alexander laughed . " No wonder Walter's never dated anyone , never even talked about getting ed . We thought something was off . Turns out he's been taken this whole time ! " Their words hit me like a slap . Eleanor , while having a three - year - old with Damian , was stringing Walter along . She was now with Damian on Balyra Isle . So what was Walter even doing there ? When did she start seeing Walter ? The questions swirled in my head , and my face darkened . Helena noticed and asked , " Aurora , are you okay? "