C17 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO,

Ten-year-old Adrian walked hand-in-hand with his mum, Fiona, and his dad, Luke, through the lush green park. The warm sun cast a gentle glow on the vibrant flowers, and children's laughter filled the air.

"Won't you give mum some of your cookies?" Fiona teased, eyeing the cookies clutched tightly to Adrian's chest.

Adrian looked down at the cookies, then back at his mum