Liam couldn't quite put a name to the feeling in his chest.
It was like a drowning man suddenly grasping a piece of driftwood. Like a faint glimmer of light breaking through endless darkness.
He lowered his gaze, his clenched fist slowly loosening.
No matter what, as long as she was willing to see Noah, there was still hope.
"Wait here. I'll let my uncle know," Suzy said, then closed the door behind her.
She went back inside and quickly informed Leonard and Thomas.
When she came out again, she had put on an extra jacket.
"Let's go."
Liam nodded and turned to lead the way.
They went downstairs one after the other, their footsteps echoing softly through the dim stairwell.
Reaching his door, Liam pulled out his key and unlocked it, stepping aside to let Suzy in.
The apartment was dark. Only a single candle flickered in the living room, its unsteady glow casting long shadows and lending the space a cold, quiet stillness.
