Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Xavier instructed Zachary, “There’s a two-year-old outside, could you rustle up some grub for the kiddo?”

“Sure, no problem!“

Zachary seemed to have put on some weight, his face had lost its previous roughness and become much friendlier.

Xavier turned to Estelle, Let’s chat over there.

Knowing there was a small yard behind the kitchen, Estelle followed Xavier towards it.

The yard was the same as before, but now it was tidy and organized. Roses were planted all around the iron railing. They were in full bloom, filling the air with their fragrance.

A sweet osmanthus tree was planted on the left wall, only as thick as an arm, but it was thriving.

around and chuckled, “Did Norah plant

down on a chair, his voice hoarse but powerful,

Norah been working here all these years? Does Jonathan know

started coming here last year. She helps out on weekends. Jonathan probably knows, but he hasn’t stopped her,”

the height of a human, came from the

gave a low command. “Back

dog glanced at Xavier and slowly retreated back to the

head, “Is this the puppy from two years

grown up now. I keep it in the yard

didn’t dare to stay in the yard any longer,

her fear of dogs, couldn’t help but chuckle. “When are you going to get over this fear of dogs?”

now a conditioned reflex!