The headmaid's footsteps echoed through the hallway as she approached Harrison. Her voice trembled. "Your son...Kai."
Harrison's eyes locked onto hers, anticipation building. "M-mine?"
The Head Maid's hands clasped together. "I saved him, sir. Lyra's baby. I couldn't...save her, and it feels like she's mad at me."
Tears welled up in Harrison's eyes, streaming down his face. Joy and relief washed over him. "Thank you," he whispered, voice cracking. "That's...awesome." The pitch in his voice increased. "Can I please see my Kai?"
The Head Maid nodded, leading Harrison to her modest home.
Inside, a woman sat on a couch, cradling Kai. The woman's gaze met Harrison's, and she gently excused herself, covering herself with a blanket.
Harrison's eyes widened as he took in the scene. The wom
