Getting the okay, Laura eventually found Fabian by a small stream.

    "Laura, sure enough, you managed to find me."

    Fabian wasn't surprised to see her coming and stood up with a calm face.

    Laura looked at the older boy, a head taller than herself, and said, "You like to come here when you're upset, and I won't forget it."

"Gerald is going to worry if you don't come home. Come with me."

Fabian was still sulking. But Laura dragged him straight home.

    "Gerald, Fabian's back." Laura pushed open the door.

    Gerald stood up from the table at once. He stared at Fabian and sighed, "Never mind, I'll tell you the...