100:A Task

Though I handed over the envelope and instructed Samuel to take the necessary steps, my heart was restless.

The task wasn't simple at all and things might go bad if the opposite side didn't reciprocate with equally good feelings.

Even without acting much, I had already twisted several major threads unintentionally.

The game, at this point, was a delicate balance with a slow crawl towards character growth. But I knew the truth.

The moment you got comfortable, the danger would rear its head, sudden and unforgiving, leaving you gasping for air.

The smallest, seemingly inconsequential details often held the most weight.

I had tried to stay clear of meddling too much, especially with matters tied to Ashton. His condition had been stable, even improving, which gave me some peace of mind. As for the book, I wasn't sure how long Ashton could hold on to it, even though I'd done my best to simplify things for him.

Sniff. Sniff.