Chapter 2: The Broken Pocket Watch
Mr. Barnaby looked up from his magnifying glass. "I've been waiting for you, Liam," he said softly. Liam was shocked. He had never spoken to the old man before.
Mr. Barnaby handed him a rusty, broken pocket watch. "If you can fix this, you can fix anything," he whispered. Liam looked at the intricate gears. They were jammed and covered in dust—just like his own heart. For the first time in months, Liam felt a spark of curiosity.