Heading Out

Atticus walked towards Anastasia's crying form. Her eyes were completely puffy, and she was holding a handkerchief which she used to wipe her tears. Arya was currently standing beside her.

"Mom," Atticus said warmly as he got close to her. He looked at her and continued, "We've already gone through this inside. I told you, I'll be back before you know it."

Before Atticus had met Aurora in the living room, he had already said his goodbyes to Anastasia and Freya, and Anastasia had already shed her tears. But even after all of that, she still came outside to meet him again.

Standing in front of Anastasia, Atticus gazed down at her and gave her a warm hug.

Even at the young age of 15, Atticus's genes refused to be stopped. He had already grown taller than most adults at such a young age.

Anastasia wasn't short; she was, in fact, 6'2" tall, taller than the average woman, and yet, at 15, Atticus was already taller than her.