They called out to Adrian from behind three times in a row, their voices were loud and resonant.

Adrian did not linger and left the prison with Leonard and the others.

***

Leonard and the others walked out of the prison and saw the light of the day once again. They raised their heads and looked toward the Sun in the sky. They felt that their lives were wonderful and the sun was so warm.

They got into the car and Adrian drove back to Swallowston, not saying a single word during the journey. No one spoke. Leonard and Wilfred attempted to start a conversation, but for some reason, they had no idea how to speak to their nephew who was the legate.

The atmosphere remained cold and quiet for more than two hours.

At last, Faye thought of a topic of conversation and said to Adrian, “We didn’t treat you well over the years, Adrian. We’ll change that from now on. Please don’t harbor what we’ve done in your heart.”

Riley turned her head and glanced at Faye sitting in the backseat.

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