In the deep of night.

Alfred had just wrapped up an international conference. When he glanced up, it was already eleven o’clock, so he took a shower.

When he came back, he climbed into bed while habitually picking up his phone to handle the last matters of the day.

He happened to see a video and photos forwarded by Tessa in the Shaw family chat group.

He couldn't tell where the fire was from.

The night was as dark as ink, and ...