Chapter 144 His Reason

Patricia was beautiful. In fact, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. The sight of her alone cleansed his soul and made it still. It was already eleven when the fireworks were done, and the kids were already woozy. Patricia took them into the room and put them to bed. Isaac was sitting outside, holding a cigarette between his fingers. The mountain was silent, save for the occasional laughters from the hot springs on the mountain across from them.