All signs of life had left Aidan's face. He's paler than the cloud. Upon arriving back home, he immediately dropped to the ground and leaned against the wall.
"Even though our parents left voluntarily, they might be threatened," Nadia said with a deep guilty look. "You know, they aren't the only missing officials. Maybe Ad Maiora plans to shift all government administration somewhere else?"
"I beg to differ." Mom emerged from her work chamber and joined us with a shocking opinion, "Based on my knowledge and experience, I dare say that they are dead now."
Silence enveloped the whole space. It felt like an invisible wall was closing in on us from all directions. And we were powerless.
That's how horrified we were.
"Don't joke like that, Mom. It's not funny," I said.
Mom took a seat and looked at each of us before saying, "Listen, kids, the government is evil. They will go to any length to eliminate obstacles."
