Chapter 155

After leaving Ashford Manor, I took my luggage to Sophie’s place. Sophie didn’t live at home; instead, she had a spacious, bright, and cozy flat. From the balcony, the whole city seemed to be right at my feet. I thought to myself, Once I’m back from my travels, maybe I’ll buy a place like this—live on my own and enjoy my own company. But that was something for the future. Sophie had already planned out our travel route. A few days ago, when she came to visit me, she took my passport with her and handled all the visa and flight arrangements. I spent the evening at her flat, re-packing my travel luggage. Later that night, Sophie, Ariana, and I headed to the airport for our first stop: Norway. Norway, one of the five Nordic countries, is known for its winter trips, with skiing and the Aurora Borealis as the main attractions. Sophie’s plan was to chase the Aurora, immerse ourselves in Norwegian culture, with skiing as more of a side activity. I’d always longed to see th