Chapter 56. His Arrangements

Sherry’s POV

I sat in the back seat of the car, my fingers nervously tapping against my thighs as the vehicle made its way through the winding roads of the mountain landscape. The scenery outside was breathtaking, with lush greenery and towering peaks stretching as far as the eye could see. The last rays of the sunlight, still lingering here and there was making it look more magical. More mysterious.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky exploded into a riot of colors, with hues of orange, pink, and purple blending together in a dazzling display. The mountains were now silhouetted against the sky, their dark shapes contrasting sharply with the colorful background.

The chauffeur switched the lights on inside the car.

“Please turn it off if you don’t mind,” I said covering my eyes.

My mind was elsewhere, consumed with worry for my father who lay in the hospital ahead and the after effect of what I had witnessed or dreamt up in the train.

I gl