Two horses strolled side by side, carrying three riders who chatted and laughed together happily. From a distance, they looked just like a small family of three.

Their figures gradually faded into the distance; they didn’t notice Grace.

Grace watched them, then withdrew her gaze and turned away.

She changed out of her riding clothes, took a sip of water, and sat for a while. Then, Alexander’s call came through.

Grace picked it up ...