Today was the third day after the surgery had ended.
For Alex, the discharge came earlier than he had expected.
The cost of the surgery, however, was that he had to assume a whopping ninety thousand Dark Soul Points. Dark Soul Points meant that unpredictable misfortune would befall his future—a misfortune of uncertain nature and with potentially great impact on his life.
Returning home, Alex felt somewhat chilly.
Yes...
Home.
The one he had bought in Philadelphia, intending to live with his wife, Melody.
But now...
At that moment, a spotted dog ran up to Alex's trouser leg, rubbing against him incessantly.
This was Bodie, the pet dog he and Melody had bought while strolling through a pet shop together.
His hand stroked Bodie's head.
In truth, Alex didn't like cats or dogs much; he found that taking care of pets was just too time-consuming. Especially for him, working as a screenwriter, it was nothing but a hassle.
Just then, Alex's phone rang.
