AS FABIAN gazed at Regina and listened to her words, he felt like he had found comfort from her. He felt like he had found sanctuary whenever he thought about what had happened four weeks ago with his parents.
He couldn't help but compare how he used to feel. Before Regina arrived at the mansion and before he knew her, Fabian would cry out all the pain and heartache he felt. No matter how much he yelled and wept, even resorting to breaking objects in his room, the pain in his heart wouldn't diminish. He grew even more angry at himself, blaming himself even more, becoming more miserable.
But now, he admitted, even though he didn't fully know Regina, he felt like the pain he carried was somehow lessened. He found solace in her presence.
After hearing her words, he felt as if something had
