Chapter 51 Encirclement

As autumn gave way to winter, the first snow began to fall. A young Kieran, dressed too lightly for the cold, wandered through the streets. He didn't know how to get back. He had no money, family, birthday celebration, or special dishes waiting for him. Eventually, with the snow swirling around him, Kieran had no choice but to huddle beneath a bridge. It was there that Sebastian found him. "Mr. Kieran!" he called out, hesitating momentarily before approaching. He pulled a handful of money from his pocket and stuffed it into Kieran's coat. "Take it," he urged gently before guiding him toward the car. "Mr. Logan still cares about you. But with everything happening, his temper's a bit off. I'll take you back to Clarkbrook Village for now. Once things calm down, Mr. Logan will bring you back." But Kieran refused to go. Struggling, he lifted his head to face the snowstorm and looked at Sebastian for a long time. Sebastian was taken aback. "What's wrong?" Kieran gripped the money tigh