In a quiet cemetery, XiaoPu stood in front of Edward and Seraphine's gravestones, tears streaming down his cheeks. He held a small shark toy tightly in his hands.
William placed flowers on the headstone and said his final goodbyes to a couple who had mysteriously shaped his life.
There weren't many mourners beside them, reflecting Edward and Seraphine's reclusive nature.
In the smoldering ruins of their home, they found fragments of their life together that had somehow survived the devastating fire.
One room was filled with an extensive collection of rare books, artifacts, and misplaced children's books.
Another room resembled a high-tech laboratory, complete with advanced equipment and experiments, suggesting a scientific side to one of their pursuits. A small lab coat for a toddler was hung on the wall with a larger set.
