Chapter 523

Andrew stood beneath the tall apple tree, memories flooding back. Allen had planted this tree the year Andrew became his disciple, and now it had grown into a giant. The familiar surroundings stirred up deep feelings of nostalgia. Yet, as Andrew entered the chapel's main hall, an unsettling emptiness greeted him. The entire place was covered in a fine layer of dust, as though no one had set foot here for a long time. For some reason, Andrew felt a sense of unease. The various signs around the chapel clearly indicated that no one had lived there for a long time. Upon entering the room, Andrew's suspicion grew stronger. There was no sign of Allen's or Cody's belongings everywhere. His mind raced with questions. "When did they leave? Why didn't they tell me?" He replayed the events over and over, frustrated by the lack of answers. The fact that he hadn't noticed Allen's departure made him feel guilty about missing something important. Feeling restless, Andrew wandered outside to