Mag-log inHis gaze followed the ripples spreading slowly across the water. “You know, Naomi,” he said suddenly.Naomi turned to him. “Hm?”“I’m glad you came camping with us today.”Naomi was slightly surprised by such a sudden admission. But Josh seemed completely unaware of it.“I’m going to tell Daddy that
After breakfast together, the campsite became lively with activity once again. Some people chose to relax around the tents, while others began finding their own ways to enjoy the remainder of their time outdoors.Josh was, of course, part of the second group.After finishing the last bite of food on
“You’re not even looking at the river.”A faint smile appeared on Daven's face. “I'm looking at something more interesting.”Althea let out a small sigh. “What?”Daven fell silent for a moment.For a few moments, his eyes remained on Althea as she carried Chase. The woman who had gone through so muc
Morning arrived with an atmosphere far calmer than the night before.A thin layer of mist still hung above the surface of the river, forming a white veil that drifted slowly with the morning breeze. The mountain air was cold yet refreshing. Most of the campers were still asleep inside their tents af
Eli could only shake her head in resignation. Meanwhile, Naomi... found herself standing in the middle of all the commotion.At first, she only watched. Then Grace grabbed her hand. After that, Josh dragged her into the game. And before she realized it, she was already laughing along with them.A ge
When they returned to the campsite, the atmosphere was still just as lively as when they had left.Several tents had already been fully set up. The aroma of grilling meat had begun to fill the air, mingling with the scent of pine wood and the cool mountain breeze. In the distance, Josh and Chris cou
Elsewhere—far from gleaming high-rises, crowded boardrooms, or rows of cafés where people lingered over coffee and sugar-drenched cake—a dilapidated buildings stood hidden behind a line of long-abandoned storage warehouses. Its location lies well away from the city’s main roads. Traffic noise was ra
When they arrived home, the atmosphere felt far quieter than usual, not a cold silence, but one deliberately created so everyone inside could breathe a little easier. Lydia went straight to the kitchen without much comment. She rolled up her sleeves, unpacked the groceries, and began working with ef
“Of course.”Josh looked at his grandmother, hesitation written clearly on his face, but he could no longer hold it back. “If later… if it turns out Eli really is Chase’s child—what will happen?”The question hung inside the car, stopping every other thought in its tracks. Riana didn’t blink as she
Meanwhile, in SunCity.After the call ended, Althea remained staring at her darkened phone screen. Her chest felt tight, restless—not because of what Daven had said, but because of everything he hadn’t. It seemed the pressure was coming at him from all sides, especially with the news surrounding Cal







