"Adrian, you finally came back! You came back! That's great!" She buried her face in his chest, holding him tightly, her voice choked with emotion.
"I'm back, Summer. I'll never leave again!" Adrian gently raised his hand, softly smoothing her long hair, hugged her back, and nudged her softly with his cheek against her hair.
"Mm! Mm..." Summer nodded vigorously.
The afternoon sun was warm, there was no snow today, and the air was vaguely sweet.
The two of them stood at the doorstep, embracing tightly, for a long, long time...
...
After the chapter on Ryan Walyon had ended, Adrian did not take any action against Bryce Walyon.
However, losing his only son dealt a significant blow to Bryce Walyon's spirit, causing him to become somewhat deranged lately.
He seemed to have forgotten all the previous events, often staring blankly at Ryan Walyon's childhood toys, occasionally calling out Ryan's name into the air, summoning him as if Ryan were still there.
