This was Adrian’s first time feeling so powerless. He now understood what it meant when fate wished to play a prank on someone.

***

After standing before Henry's grave for a very long time, Adrian finally returned home at sundown. He retired to his room after having dinner, with Nova sleeping by his side.

Gloria was taking a bath, while Samantha washed Nova’s clothes.

These were undeniably the happiest days of Adrian's life. Yet, he could not help but feel that something was about to happen