I didn’t sleep that night. At dawn, Luc Canh Tham finally returned. His shirt was different. His expression was exhausted. I sat opposite him with the divorce…

I never went to the Civil Registry. By the time Adrian realized I wasn’t coming, I had already left the city. I changed my number. Closed the…

I looked at Daniel. Six years ago, hearing his voice could make my heart race. Now I only checked the time because I had to get to…

The voice on the radio changed immediately. —Ma’am, listen carefully. Ground control still has partial telemetry. Do exactly what the emergency instructions indicate. I tightened the structural…

“Yes.” Noah’s voice was barely audible. “Take me with you, Mom.” The system responded immediately. “Consent confirmed.” “Direct descendant transfer authorized.” A pale light surrounded Noah. For…

For three years, I had treated the Luc family’s affairs as my own. And Luc Thua Uyen had gradually begun treating my sacrifices as something he was…

For several seconds, I said nothing. Then I asked: —Who is the attending surgeon? Kevin swallowed. —Adrian Luo. I almost laughed. Of course. The man whose account…

For several seconds, Ethan said nothing. Daniel Blake stood beside me with Noah in his arms, calm and steady. Six years ago, Daniel had been a captain….

The next morning, Adrian found my resignation letter before he found me. At 8:17, my phone rang. I let it ring. At 8:19, again. At 8:23, a…