"When Xanthus got up in the morning, Maverly had already arrived. She came alone and had brought breakfast for them."

Xanthus's mood inexplicably became much better when he noticed Heston didn't come.

"Shooting a glance at Maverly, he went to wash up. By the time he was finished, Maverly and Jacian were already eating."

"He had an operation in the morning, so he left hastily after taking a few bites."

"In the afternoon, Xanthus came down from his office and went to check on Jacian, only to find Heston in the ward. Heston had brought toys for Jacian. Xanthus stopped outside the ward and stared inside for a while before...