Henri gets into the car and slams his foot on the accelerator.

He drives as if his life depends on it.

Maybe it really does.

Because all he wants is to stop Catarina from leaving.

Even if he can’t see her—let alone speak to her—just knowing she’s nearby has become his only comfort in the middle of the chaos.

Knowing she’s still in the village...

Alive.

Safe.

Reminds him every single day that he must never again become the fool he once is.

By the time he reaches the bus station, the bus is alrea