Chapter 458

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Compared to the chaos and disturbances, this was the most peaceful place. This was where he found his solitude.

Not a night went by without him finding himself here. No matter how long the day had been; no matter how long the evening was, he'd always end up here.

And in the wee hours of the morning, he'd had to bid it goodbye with a heavy heart.

His little one.

How he wished it was curdling in his arms instead of the cold confines of the ground.

The leaves rustled and fluttered with the wind. The moon beamed on the sky, a mocking image of the unparalleled ache in his heart.

If only it could be dark all night. If only he'd experience the same kind of darkness that resided deep in the ground.

If only the biting wind didn't feel more like a caress, Kendrick would be happy to live with this decision. He'd bask in the regret.

Deep in his heart, the feeling was always awakening.

He was given two choices and he'd chosen the hardest of all.

Not only did his decision lead to more c