I stayed with Dora in the cemetery until dawn.
Per a friend's introduction, I found a reliable private detective agency, asking them to secretly follow John and Kate to collect evidence of his extramarital affairs.
After that, I went back home. The fact that Dora was no longer alive shuddered me.
In a trance, I seemed to see Dora smiling brightly.
"Mom, look, I got full marks in the exam! You and Dad promised to take me to eat at McDonald's!"
"Mom, I won the first prize in the National Middle School Student Writing Competition! Am I amazing? I have to call Dad quickly and tell him the good news!"
"Mom, Dad is so busy. I ranked third in the college entrance examination in the city. Many universities are eager to enroll me. When I apply, I want him to give me suggestions. I wanted to become a powerful lawyer like him and help more people who need help, but he didn't have time for me..."
"Mom, don't cry. Dad must love us. I'll help you get him back!"
"Dora! My Dora!"
I stretched out my hands, desperately trying to hold Dora, who was patting her chest and smiling at me. In the end, I fell to the ground amid a burst of broken illusion.
"Ah!"