Mae took a deep breath as she walked around the garden. The fireflies flew above her, and she stared at them with awe. They seemed to have a life of their own, following an invisible path only they could see. For tiny bugs, they brought so much light into the world, she thought, lifting her hand as if she could touch them.
“I knew I would find you here,” Mae turned to find Larson standing a few paces from her. She hadn’t seen him since their argument. She knew she had to try to talk to him again and convince him to help find out the truth. But she just didn’t have the strength to argue with him, because every time it felt like she was hurting him. Even now she could see the sad look in his eyes. Mae sighed and walked to the bench. She sat down and waited for him to come to her.
“Why di
