"Someone who can find him?" Eulene knitted his brows.
"You." Xavier smiled.
Eulene relaxed her eyes in understanding. She knew exactly what he meant.
Days passed. Everything returned back to normal. Miss Maisel had been already somewhat expecting the news. Moreover, she was accustomed to living without her eldest daughter. After ensuring that she was completely fine- both physically and mentally, Xavier and Eulene finally left the house.
The Zeitmann's Tower chimed thrice. The sun was dazzling high in the sky, with no clouds to block its way. Xavier and Eulene readied themselves and departed from the house. In a matter of minutes, they crossed the golden cornfields and reached the main road.
There awaited a familiar face. Wilbur jumped down from his seat and bowed, taking off his hat. One thing about the scene was terribly unfamiliar- and unsettling. The smile that had seemed to glue to his face, was nowhere to be seen.
He could not even look Xavier and Eulene in the eyes.
