That must be Russell’s wife.

Walking over with concern, Russell said gently, “They’re just a few random people. I’m kicking them out now and I’ll take you to the backyard for a walk in a minute.”

When facing his wife, Russell had a warm expression, but the moment he turned to the others, he became harsh and cold again. Immediately, he shooed them away. “Leave now. I don’t have the time to entertain you.”

Sophia was about to say something, but she was interrupted by the pleasant sound coming from Hale’s trouser pocket.

“Little swallows in flowery clothes, visiting here every spring…”

Taking his phone out, Hale saw that it was Maria again. Just when he was going to hang up, Sophia stopped him.

The phone continued to ring, and Carmen’s sweet voice spread throughout the house.

Her voice was like the sound of a lark, as well as a gentle, sweet wind, which made anyone feel refreshed listening to it.

The ringtone was recorded by Sophia when Carmen was singing it live. It was not tuned, presenting a very genuine and original sound—as if she was singing in their ears. It was like some kind of magic that could heal any wound.

Everyone seemed to like it when Sophia used Carmen’s song as her ringtone, so they set theirs too to listen to it at any time.

 

When Mrs. Simmons heard Carmen’s voice, her tensed brows relaxed—as if all of her worries were gone at that moment. There was even a hint of satisfaction in her smile and she was clapping along with the tempo.

The call went on for a while, but Maria hung up after finding that no one was picking up; the sweet voice was gone as well.

 

When Carmen finished singing the song, she even called out, “Mommy, did I sing well?”

The moment Mrs. Simmons heard the sweet little voice saying ‘mommy’, she smiled softly. “That was so nice. Just like our Chloe…”

Although she was smiling, there was no hint of happiness in her eyes. Her tears that were mixed with blood hung in the corners of her eyes.

Looking at her bloody tears, Sophia’s heart flinched. She felt like someone was strangling her throat. For a moment, she could not breathe smoothly.

dead

the virus outbreak herself. It was like the end of the world. When she walked her way down the path, there were only dead men. She saw white

to come across Nicole and Cooper and it was

who had turned into decaying corpses on the

her

crying again, Russell immediately ordered, “Send

Simmons reached out and grabbed his hands. She said, “Russell, I

were

beloved wife had become like this,

his arms and said, “Chloe… has been gone for a

Chloe was their daughter.

up fond of thrilling activities. Three years ago, she went on an adventure with her friends in Africa. But, they had not expected that she would be infected by the Virs-18 and die over there. Her body was picked up by the local anti-epidemic organization and was burned to prevent the spread

I know. It’s just that I think the song earlier was very nice. I want to listen

the child? Can you ask her to

daughter, who had not been found until now, and

deal… Just let

heard again. This time, it wasn’t the ringtone playing from

a painter; I’m good

was seated in the wheelchair next to her and her face was full of satisfaction. She looked extremely content and her slender fingers were

and often held ‘concerts’ back home. She was even selling her ‘concert’ tickets in the kindergarten, which were pretty expensive—it was five Amons per

after such a long time, Russell’s

decision to visit the uninhabited valley in Africa, she went anyway. We did not expect her to never return since then. I knew very well that Africa was suffering from diseases at that time and there

he spoke, he couldn’t stop himself from sobbing and choking on

his shoulder and said, “Calm down. It’s

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