All of a sudden Irina felt like an extra-large light bulb[1]. Hence, she hurriedly left the tree hole.

What happened to Molly made Irina feel a sense of self-reproach towards Curtis once more, for nearly having canceled her spousal relationship with him. It was too scary.

Aye, I should treat Curtis nicer when I get back and stop making things difficult for him.

Alva, perched on a tree branch, must have heard the news of Molly waking up, for his expression eased greatly.

Irina asked, “Didn’t Winston come back with you?”

“Ah!” Alva shrieked as he revealed an embarrassed expression. “I’d forgotten all about him!”

Irina’s mouth twitched. For him...