Johnny arrived at the mansion but didn’t find Aiden in the living room or anywhere else and the whole house felt unusually quiet. Knowing Aiden too well, Johnny walked straight toward his room.

Inside, Aiden was seated by the edge of his bed, shoulders slumped, eyes staring blankly at the floor. The curtains were drawn, leaving the room slightly dark. When Johnny knocked lightly and stepped in, Aiden still didn’t look up.

Johnny’s chest tightened the moment he saw Aiden’s weak ...