Chapter 63 - Aaron

"Are you well?" the sound of Rose's voice sounded behind him, but Aaron's body and mind were so exhausted that he couldn't find the strength to even move towards her, sitting on the small loveseat on the same small porch where he had realized he was in love with her the previous Christmas.

Apparently, it was becoming a tradition for him to come here whenever he found himself at a loss for what to do.

"I will stay." he replied, still with his eyes focused on the quiet garden in front of him, bathed in the sunlight of that early afternoon "I think I just need to... Think a little."

“Jullian wanted to know if you wanted to have lunch with us…” she seemed to be trying to ask casually, although it was very clear to Aaron how worried she was about him, as she moved close enough to sit next to him “Or if you would like the food was served for you here.”

“I'm not hungry right now…” Aaron replied, not mentioning the fact t