Azlynn’s P.O.V.

“He has left a letter for you!”

The news of my dad’s will wasn’t just a distraction, but a gust of fresh air in the suffocating atmosphere. That familiar man’s voice gave a straw to a drowning person at the last moment.

I followed the voice and walked towards the window, blinking my eyes rapidly to clear my hazy vision. That was when I spotted uncle Earl, standing on the balcony. He unlocked the silver grills and jumped inside.

“I am extremely sorry for your loss, little princess.”

“Uncle?”

Unable to believe my eyes, I raised my hand to touch him and felt the warmth of life. His...