Chapter 50

Compared to Pinebrook, Yarrin lacked a touch of elegance, but possessed an extra layer of extravagance. In this city of neon lights and hedonism, alienation swept over Madeleine like a raging river threatened to engulf her. Madeleine huddled in a corner, shivering with fear. Yarrin was not Pinebrook. Pinebrook did not have a chilling winter, but Yarrin did. One night, heavy snow was falling and people were hurrying around. Madeleine leaned against the glass of a floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the downpour of snowflakes outside. When she was a kid, she loved snowy days because Pinebrook didn't have a winter, which made Madeleine crave the sight of snow. "Maddy, I will take you to Culcheth to see the snow this year." She still remembered the winter before her identity was exposed. Her brother, Matthew had planned the trip and gave her a great surprise by picking her up straight from school. Back then, Matthew loved her, he gave all the protection a brother could give to his sister.