Chapter 6 — The Docks
A simple yet heartwarming breakfast.
When Soran was about to head out, Vivian stopped him and fixed his sleeves, then climbed up onto the stool to tidy his collar. They did not converse a lot as they fully understood one another. Soran gently caressed her hair before leaving the house.
“Br…… Brother!”
When Soran’s figure disappeared into the distance, Vivian locked the door and huddled on the bed.
Soran had often gone out in a similar fashion before. She would not feel afraid, as Heath was beside her at that time and would faithfully scare off anyone who dared to set their eyes on the little girl. Burglars breaking into houses was a common occurrence in the slums. Vivian was now alone at home, as Heath was now eternally at rest, and it was inevitable for her to f
