Chapter 360

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying!" Emily's voice was filled with vivacity and excitement like never before. The glumness in her eyes had disappeared and was replaced by unbridled joy. "I'm positive Nic is alive, Quintis! Not only is he alive, but he seems to be doing well. "It's very likely he's now an outstanding young man thriving at Alnewgo University, which we've never stepped foot in before!" She could almost feel her child reaching out to her. The trauma from the earthquake 15 years ago seemed to dissipate at this moment. If Nicholas were alive today, he would be about 20—the prime of his university years. All these coincidences made her firmly believe that he was still in this world. It also seemed like he was doing well, unlike the suffering and torment she'd imagined him to have endured. Emily grabbed Quintis' hand, her voice shaky from her agitation. "I can sense Nic's existence, Quintis. We can't wait anymore—we have to head to Alnewgo! I can't wait a moment longer,