Chapter 152

Patrick and Susanne, with the support of Alexander and Amber, made their way into the small courtyard. The commotion at the neighborhood’s entrance had left all the relatives and friends utterly astounded. They trailed behind the group, with even Amber’s sole uncle, Kolten Braine, not daring to step ahead of them. Such was the vast chasm that status and identity could carve between people. No one, no matter how close, dared to cross that invisible line. “Hmph!” After everyone...