Chapter 2031

In the dead of night in Svelton, the rain was pouring heavily, and the loud, pounding noise of the downpour could ruin anyone's mood. Unable to sleep, Nathaniel sat by the window, watching the rain pour down. Due to the strong wind, his clothes were soaked through. Yet, he seemed unaffected by the chill, casually lighting a cigarette. It had been nearly a year since he last smoked, as he had been taking care of Callum. With Callum absent that night, Nathaniel allowed himself a rare moment of a breather. Callum's birthday was a painful reminder for him. The memory of Mavis going into labor during a thunderstorm and not making it out of the delivery room replayed in his mind. He felt an overwhelming sense of guilt and helplessness, emotions that were so much more intense than the rain outside. Even the swirling smoke could not hide the despair in Nathaniel's blue eyes. A soft knocking at the door suddenly broke the silence. Despite the roar of the rain, Nathaniel heard