Chapter 9

The southern city always carries a hint of salty ocean breeze in the air. Cassian and I rented an apartment in a peaceful neighborhood, surrounded by lush trees, with the distant silhouette of the sea visible.

“Mom, the sky here is so blue!” Cassian exclaimed, standing on the balcony, p

Chapter 10

Ahmir Ford's arrival disrupted the calm routine of our lives, like a stone causing ripples in a placid lake.

Despite Cassian's clear desire not to see him, I knew that refusing the meeting wouldn't stop Ahmir. It was better to face him under my watchful eye than have him show up unexpe