Dear readers,This isn't the beginning of a chapter; the story actually starts in the next chapter. This is just a note from the author. I'm a new writer and English isn't my first language, so please forgive any grammatical errors. I'm committed to improving my writing and am open to revising chapters as needed.I want to warn you ahead of time that this is going to be a sad story. Ultimately, I hope this novel will be a valuable learning experience for me as a writer, and I hope I won't disappoint you. Your support means a lot. Please be honest with me; I welcome all feedback so I can bring this story to a satisfying conclusion.