Chapter 74: Calm Before The Storm
Adam stepped into his room after the lively celebration with his family, his mind burdened despite the joyful evening.
Across the room, Sona sat on her bed, nibbling on a piece of leftover cake. A faint chuckle escaped Adam as he noticed her; she looked adorable, lost in her little indulgence.
Sona, sensing his gaze, froze mid-bite. Her bright eyes darted toward him as she extended the cake in her hand, her words muffled through a mouthful, "Do you want some too?"
Adam raised an eyebrow, his expression softening. He turned away, shaking his head lightly. "No, you can have it," he replied, his voice calm yet distant.
Sona shrugged, resuming her munching with a satisfied grin, while Adam settled at his desk. He pulled his chair back and sat down, his gaze shifting to the glowing monitor.
Thoughts churned in his head like a restless storm. "I need to find a solution," he muttered to himself, his fingers hesitating above the keyboard. "This threat... it’s too big to ignore."
To clear his mind, Adam opened a game on his PC. His hands instinctively moved across the controls, seeking solace in the familiar rhythm of gameplay.
Yet, no matter how hard he tried, his unease lingered like an unwelcome guest. Hours slipped by, the clock ticking toward midnight when a voice echoed from downstairs.
"Adam, dinner is ready! Come down!" Rachel’s warm call broke his concentration.
Adam sighed, shutting down his game. He descended the stairs to find his parents waiting for him at the dining table.
They exchanged glances, their concern evident but unspoken. Knowing how fragile his mood was, they carefully avoided mentioning the incident at school.