Bryan began to lean back on the bed. This time he wasn't wearing the same pajamas he had three years ago. He and Angeline resumed their seemingly real communication, although they only talked through chat. He felt as if he could see Angeline next to him, and Angeline felt as if she could see Bella next to her.

(Bella, something has been bothering me all day.)

(Oh, really? If there is, Ellie shouldn't keep it to herself. If you keep it bottled up, it'll just make Ellie age faster. So go ahead and tell me.)

(I thought it was a happy event, but after facing it, it turns out I...