Darkness loomed around with shadows lengthening outside. The only source of lights were those from the noisy clubhouses, pubs, hotels, shops and streetlights. The moon casted a warm glow, its reflection mirroring in placid lakes and other surfaces. Carl angrily swiped his phone and slid it into his pocket. He slid his fingers into his hair, a sigh of frustration escaping his lips.

After his conversation with Amanda, he felt somewhat disappointed and furious. She had changed so much… Not only ...