Chapter 201. The Promise and Unpaid Debt

SEVERAL years ago... Spring Break...

The 16-year-old Henri met the 13-year-old Latton when she entered his tree house located outside their family's estate. For her, he is the only boy she can talk to without triggering her anxiety and, for him, she is the only person that treats him kindly.

From one spring break to another, their fondness for each other grew stronger, and they developed emotions for one another.

But things were about to change on one normal day. Henri had just turned 18 years old and Latton flew a week early to Ohio to surprise him.

She went to the tree house and waited for him patiently. She knew he goes the tree house every day. By six in the evening, he arrived and was surprised to see her there, with a small chocolate cake in hand. She sang him a birthday song and could see how delighted he was.

"Come on blow your cake and make a wish," she uttered, smiling from ear to ear.

He nodded, then stared into her eyes. The light of t