The Boy She Befriended Decades Ago

Chairman Delaney and Madeline didn't bring up the traumatizing event that happened to Lariette on the isle, to which she was grateful. They, alongside Ruediger, exchanged mundane chatters as they enjoyed the sea breeze.

The bright atmosphere at Chairman Delaney's villa contrasted with the tense and gloomy one at the Elsher family's. 

After over one hour of staying in the yard, Chairman Delaney began to look drowsy. He usually took a short nap in the afternoon.

"Grandpa, you should head back inside," Lariette gently patted Chairman Delaney's arm, seeing the sleepy look on the elderly man's face, "We can chat again later."

"I'll bring you to your room, Grandpa," Madeline offered herself to escort Chairman Delaney. She rose to her feet, looking at the old man, "We better go now before Lari starts nagging."