Chapter 168

Ms. Woods was in tears by the time she finished reading. But her emotion couldn't reach the man who'd lost all his memories. He couldn't see. He remembered nothing. His world was cut off, dark and quiet, like stuck in a loop with no sense of time-just Harvey constantly by his side. That night, the tide from the Axis surged, crashing hard against the bank. Sebastian couldn't sleep, which was unusual. Fumbling in the dark, he sat up. "Uncle Harvey?" Harvey was instantly alert. "You're feeling hot? Want some water?" Sebastian shook his head and said quietly, "Is the tide high tonight? I keep feeling the water rolling. It's messing with me. Can we go check it out?" Even though he couldn't see, something in him just needed to move around-or else the restless thoughts inside wouldn't settle. Harvey wouldn't say no. He helped Sebastian get dressed, adding a black coat over his clothes. They headed out past midnight. Harvey carried a flashlight in one hand and held onto Sebastian with the othe