Chapter 77 Worlds Apart, Yet Intertwine

• As Britney came out from the restroom, the Aegean breeze carried the faint scent of her father's aftershave, reminding her of what she has missed; their family. She collided with Lornado's watchful gaze, his eyes narrowing as they cataloged the subtle shifts in her demeanor.
• "Are you alright, Miss Daniel?" Lornado asked, his usual stoicism cracking to reveal a hint of genuine concern.
• Britney's fingers instinctively reached for the owl charm on her new bracelet, a nervous habit she'd developed in the short time since receiving the gift. "I'm fine," she lied. "Just a bit tired."