Chapter 142

Celestia sat quietly, her gaze soft as she watched him move around the room. She didn't stop him; after all, the doctor had mentioned during his check-up that staying active was good for him. When he finally slowed down and sat, she noticed him looking around, like he was searching for something-or someone. "What are you looking for?" she asked, slightly puzzled. Henry turned to his daughter, eyes meeting hers-those familiar clear eyes that always made him feel both comforted and guilty. After a pause, he asked hesitantly, "He... didn't come with you?" He? Celestia was confused for a second, but when she saw the emotion flicker through his eyes-worry, maybe a little disappointment-she realized who he meant. "Oh, he had something he had to take care of today," she explained, a brief shadow of sadness passing through her eyes. The moment she said that, Henry's face visibly darkened. His lips pressed tightly together, as if he were silently fuming. Celestia immediately caught on to what h