Chapter 20 A Myth?

• Astrid's laughter cascaded through the air, a vibrant concerto sparked by the brilliance of his joke. His wit was truly astounding, effortlessly drawing mirth from her.
• In all honesty, who could fathom that this man, standing before her with the allure of someone in their prime, had walked the surface of this earth for 121 years? Unbelievable!
• However, as Astrid's merriment resounded, it was gently muted upon encountering the seriousness etched onto his countenance. The melody of her laughter gradually subsided, leaving room for a question to take root within her mind—could he actually be serious about his age? No way!