Lake stood outside the transfer station, watching the little girl walk inside. They waved goodbye to each other until her figure disappeared behind the doors.
"Someone you know?" Kate asked quietly as she walked up beside him.
"No, just someone I helped," he replied calmly, lowering his hand.
At that moment, he heard the sound of a vehicle pulling up behind him. Kate turned around and said, "Our ride is here."
Still facing the transfer station, Lake took a deep breath, expelling all his pent-up emotions as he exhaled. He had gotten worked up moments ago and desperately needed to recenter himself.
Only when his emotions and thoughts returned to their normal state did he turn around to face the vehicle.
A black sedan had parked in front of him. Standing outside it was a middle-aged man in a black suit.
"Young Lady and Young Master, are you ready to depart?" the man asked as he glanced over Kate and Lake.