Jayden's body trembled fiercely as he watched Eileen's limping figure recede, feeling the distance between them widening like the expanse between heaven and earth.
A sudden panic gripped him, an instinctive urge to catch up with her.
"Jayden, brother..." Lori, hidden in the shadows, urgently wheeled her wheelchair closer, calling out to him.
Jayden turned to see Lori's swollen left cheek, suddenly remembering his intention to confront Eileen.
"I'm sorry, I..." Jayden began, but Lori interrupted him, as if concealing something, "Jayden, brother, could you help me with something?"
Jayden, still feeling guilty for forgetting his purpose with Eileen, nodded eagerly, "Of course, what is it?"
"Sister said she wants...