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.

looked around and chuckled, “Did Norah plant

down on a chair, his voice hoarse but powerful, “Who else? It’s all stuff that

Norah been working here all these years? Does Jonathan

out on weekends. Jonathan probably knows, but he hasn’t stopped her,” “Hmm.” Estelle nodded, suddenly her face changed and she

half the height of a human, came from the corner of the

a low command. “Back off!”

glanced at Xavier and slowly retreated back to the corner.

her head, “Is this the puppy from

keep it in the yard so it doesn’t scare people”

stay in the yard any

help but chuckle. “When are

now a conditioned reflex! Estelle