Chapter 57 Having Each Other

• Alexander sat across from Grandpa Pascal on the porch as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. The air was light, filled with the chirping of crickets and the occasional rustle of leaves as a breeze swept through. Their laughter mixed with the sounds of the evening, making the moment feel surreal-peaceful, even.
• After everything they'd been through, these moments felt like stolen treasures.
• "What's next now, Alex?" Grandpa Pascal asked, his voice steady but curious.