Linda shook her head. She hadn't spoken much with Daniel over the years. However, he was always kind to her when they were young.

She recalled a time when she was at university, and Daniel, still in primary school, took money from home to find her in Jangasas all on his own. When Nicholas was in prison, he would frequently call her to comfort her, fearing she would be sad.

His way of thinking was childlike but pure. During her lowest moments, she felt the warmth of family through him.

Later, she would visit him in Cumulus City. They would enjoy joyful conversations with her sibling on the famous food street.

But as time passed, they grew apart.

She had only heard rumors of his involvement in a family dispute. Despite being the least likely to inherit the family assets, he emerged victorious at a young age. People described him as cunning and heartless, showing no mercy to those who crossed him. He became a powerful figure in Cumulus City.

Yet, he still held great respect for her.

In their limited interactions, he continued to care for her. During the years she lost Lina, he even secretly had people searching for her.

he has no ill intentions," Linda reassured herself. "After all, he's been in Cumulus City and has

nodded. "I

cafe courtyard from afar

began swiftly, surprising even

couldn't help but sigh—someone had beaten him to the gift he

her something else. And how did

they shared similar thoughts. They decided to take their daughter to the theme park, taking advantage

their arrival, they noticed the stark differences

large cotton candy house and exclaimed, "Daddy, mommy, look!" Thinking she wanted candy again, they prepared to educate her. But then they heard her say in her childish voice, "That man promised me he would turn this place into cotton

"What man?"

in a black trench coat not

carried himself with an air of distinction. He was engrossed in studying and

to confirm if this was the same man Persephone had encountered twice before. She approached him and greeted

her and smiled as their eyes

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