104 Application 

~Noah~

After our shower, we returned to the bedroom to dress. The day ahead loomed large with tasks and decisions, but everything seemed to hinge on Justin's feedback regarding Brandon's situation. Justin had assured us that he would discuss the matter with my father and his father, hoping to persuade them to include the topic of the embargo and the waiver of time in the council's meeting. He even promised to advocate for an emergency meeting, although the council's decision was uncertain. Nevertheless, Justin intended to bring up the issue at the next meeting, determined to find a resolution.

As I buttoned my shirt, I couldn't shake the worry for Brandon and Lilly, who would undoubtedly be affected by the outcome. Their lives were intertwined with this decision, and the uncertainty weighed heavily on me. I hoped that Justin's efforts would not be in vain and that a solution could be found to spare them from the looming turmoil.

Despite Brandon's fate being intertwined with Lilly's,