Chapter 20 – A Castell Man’s Promise

Adrián was still there, sitting inside his car, parked in front of Sofía’s building.

The street was almost empty, barely lit by the soft neighborhood lights. On the second floor of that simple yet warm apartment, the living room window let a golden glow spill through the curtains, casting gentle shadows. From his seat, Adrián could make out a figure sitting on the couch. It was probably her.

His heart tightened.

Sofía.

Alone. Thinking. Maybe crying, maybe la