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

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

and asked. “Has Norah been working here all these years? Does Jonathan know she’s here?”

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

a human, came from the corner of

a low

at Xavier and slowly retreated back to the

this the puppy from two

I keep it

in the yard any longer,

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

a conditioned reflex!