During the afternoon when Reed falls asleep while entertaining his son, Celia uses the opportunity to quietly drag Sofia out of the room. It's disappointing how Reed doesn't care if Sofia is losing her mind. All he cares for is his own needs.
When Celia steps out of the cabin holding Sofia on her back, she grimaces under the heavy rays of the sun and moves quietly to the main Gates. Her heart almost leaps out of her chest at the noise of approaching footsteps.
She turns to look and sighs in relief to see the boy.
“I'll be back soon. Don't worry about me” She assures the boy before opening the Gate as quietly as possible. Before she can step out, the boy grabs the end of her top and stares at her and the space between the open Gates.
Celia frowns, “You can't leave. If they catch you the
