“Welcome back, Gerald and Samuel,” everyone greeted them simultaneously after they got out of the car.

“Thank you, for having us,” they responded one after the other.

George helped them to get their things from the car trunk and Tim drove to the garage.

Nevertheless, the old man had been sleeping. The herbal soup had taken its toll on him. Despite the jubilation by everyone over their return, he did not wake up.

George walked to his room and found himself sleeping soundly. To avoid ...