To be honest, ever since she left Bronzetown Borough, Agnes' thoughts would often drift back to Nocturne. But because of Ryder, she had been holding back.
Ryder had been discharged and was now back home, with the nannies from Whitfield Manor looking after him.
After spending the night at Pritchard Mansion, Agnes had promptly booked a flight to the Capital.
Due to a delayed flight, it wasn't until the evening that Agnes finally arrived at Serenity Hall.
She was completely in the dark about Nocturne's condition.
Although he was undergoing some alternative medical treatments, the old doctor had said it would take at least six months before any significant improvement could be seen.
Most of the time, Nocturne was still in a deep slumber.
Agnes walked into Serenity Hall.
The staff there mostly recognized her and knew she was there to see the boy. They let her straight through to the backyard.
Mr. Hanson was in the backyard, tending to his herbs when Agnes greeted him.
Seeing Agnes, he said, “Ms. Pritchard, it's been quite some time since your last visit.”
Agnes hastily replied, “Please, just call me Agnes. How are Nocturne and Esther?”
“They're both in the room. Nocturne is still asleep, and Mr. Whitfield has been by his side the whole time,” Mr. Hanson informed her.
A strange feeling stirred in Agnes' heart.
Mr. Whitfield? Something clicked, but she wasn't quite sure what it was.
Entering the room, Agnes saw a familiar tall silhouette. Her heart confirmed her guess.
It was indeed Jared.
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