Chapter 251
Chapter 251
Lorena held Maximus’ hand and asked once again, “Do you know where Mom is?”
Maximus hesitated, his demeanor contrasting with what he had shown so far. His eyes, like worried buttonholes, met Lorena’s gaze.
“Do I really need to know? As long as she’s here, it’s safe. We can live happily and have fun forever. Outside is dangerous—a cold, frightening place.”
Lorena playfully scolded Maximus for his concern. In truth, she found the wintry sanctuary quite appealing. It seemed to encapsulate the happy memories of her childhood with her brother.
“If only we had more time,” Lorena thought. But she was no longer the crying child who mourned Maximus’ disappearance. She had grown into an adult who would seek out what was lost.
Being an adult meant facing the cold reality, even if it meant leaving behind the sweet, nostalgic memories of childhood. She recalled a quote from a book: “The most beautiful memories are those we hold in our hearts from our innocent, tender years.”
Suddenly, the face of Duke Beowulf flashed in Lorena’s mind. “Yes,” she resolved, “we must move forward.”
Theo nodded in agreement. “I want to know too.”
Maximus’ expression darkened. He didn’t want to reveal Helena’s location, but Lorena and Theo’s determination eventually wore him down.
Maximus gestured toward the window. The cityscape outside was a mix of vibrant colors and grayscale. The boundary between the two seemed delicate, as if the monochrome was devouring the colorful world.
“What’s going on?” Lorena wondered aloud.