Chương 982: Convergence

In the hushed ambiance of the nearly empty restaurant, Eric and Erika occupied a corner booth. The threat of the monster attack had left most customers fleeing for safety, leaving the siblings with an almost private dining experience.

Eric ordered his chosen dish, as did Erika, and as they awaited their meals, their attention was absorbed by their smartphones.

Erika glanced up from her phone and shared the recent message with Eric. "Aunt Rebecca agreed to move to the castle," she relayed the news, her voice tinged with a mix of acknowledgement.

Eric nodded, his eyes never leaving the screen of his phone. "Yeah, she sent me a text too."

Erika pondered for a moment, a hint of sadness in her voice. "I guess... it's safe to assume she has also given up hope of Rudy's return. Everyone has finally moved on," She couldn't help but inquire further, her voice laced with a touch of melancholy. "Isn't it sad?"