The woman was Maya Howards, Alex’s university senior. She was a year older than him and one of the most popular girls in her year as well. She had both brains and brawns, literally a jewel at school.

She was the student council president in her third year until she graduated; successfully organized multiple major school events; a social butterfly; and had a strong spirit. She was praised by everyone at school as a truly amazing woman.

After university, Alex had asked her to help Dorothy build