The scene changed. Adam was seen by us. who at this moment was about to leave for the school. He stumbled upon Sophia en on the way.

Adam's strength was getting stronger to the point to which he could sense Sophia's being there from a considerable distance. In his otherwise gloomy environment, she was a comforting and recognizable light. Sophia was at the turning point of an adjacent avenues, and ready to greet him to arrive

As soon as Adam turned from the corner of the street Sophia was very happy to see Adam. And she came forward. A bright smile on her face. Adam made the same face seeing Sophia as he always kept. A neutral and unreadable expression.

Then Sophia looked at Adam and said "Did something happen?" After hearing this Adam was very confused and said "Why do you think so?" Hearing this Sophia said "Because you are making a face." Hearing this Adam was very surprised. He thought "My face is never happy. Then why is Sophia saying this?" Thinking this Adam was looking at Sophia at this time.

His face continued to be without expression. Sophia started cracking a smile as soon as she had observed Adam's facial expression. A lively and naughty smile. Adam found himself even more perplexed right after looking at the sight.

He said "Is there something special today?" Hearing this Sophia's face suddenly changed. She turned and said "Maybe there is something." And she started to walk towards the school.

Seeing this Adam was even more surprised. He thought "What has happened? Is it Sophia's birthday today?" Thinking this Adam got very confused.

He was having trouble to figure out if he should speak with Sophia directly. However, he was well aware that this kind of query would be thought of as quite rude. Adam was getting extremely furious as he thought about all of the above variables. There was nothing he might have done to find out exactly what was wrong.

Sophia was walking with a strange smile on her face the whole way to school. Adam remained confused the whole way. He could not understand what was happening.

Even in school Adam's condition was not good. Adam and Sophia both were sitting together in their classes. Adam was looking at Sophia even during the class. Who was still smiling. She seemed to be in her own happy world. Adam could not understand if it was really Sophia's birthday today.

But Adam was also very worried about this. That if he wished Sophia a happy birthday and found out that it was not Sophia's birthday then it would be a very embarrassing moment.

Adam did not want this. Adam also did not want to ask Sophia directly. And Adam did not know any other child whom he could ask about this whole thing. When was Sophia's birthday. Because he knew that all his friends were gone. And Sophia did not have any friends.

Thinking this then Adam remembered that Monica and Cyan must know when Sophia's birthday was. They had done extensive research on him after all. Thinking this Adam became a little calm. And he saw a ray of hope. He would not be completely clueless about Sophia's birthday now.

Adam also had other ways. On the other hand Sophia was very happy. Because she still remembered the thing from two days ago. When Adam had refused to help Anderson.

Because until Sophia agreed Adam would not do it. This thing of Anderson was in Sophia's mind from that day until today. Thinking about it again and again she was getting very happy and excited. It was a small and private joy. A proof of how much Adam cared for her. Sophia had no idea what kind of confusion Adam had gotten into because of her behavior.

Sophia's heart was completely dancing. She felt like teasing Adam as much as she could. To joke with him as much as she could. To have fun with him. To play with him. But Sophia also knew that Adam was not like other boys. He was serious all the time. And he had also gone through very bad conditions.

However Sophia also knew that Adam's parents were not there. That is why Sophia tried to spend as much time with Adam as she could.

And she tried that whenever Adam felt lonely Sophia would be standing right next to him. Thinking this Sophia felt very sad for Adam. If Sophia had her way she would have started living with Adam in his house. But she knew that neither her age was that much. Nor was it right. For now.

Sophia was thinking all this. Then Sophia remembered something. She looked at Adam. Very curiously. Adam who was already very confused as soon as he saw Sophia's eyes on him he also looked at Sophia. He knew what this meant. If Sophia was looking at him it meant that Sophia wanted to say something to him.

However both of them were sitting inside the class. But Adam did not feel so much pressure on all these things. Whatever came to his mind he mostly did that.

As soon as Sophia saw that Adam had bent his body and turned towards her she opened her mouth. She said "You asked me one day right? Whether I knew Philips or not. I had also told you." Hearing this the expression on Adam's face suddenly changed.

He who was very confused before became serious all of a sudden. He knew who Philips was. And what he had done. With Philips. Then Adam's eyes went to Sophia.

And he said very seriously "Why are you suddenly talking about Philips? Did something happen?" Hearing this Sophia shook her head. She said "Actually he messaged me last night." Hearing this Adam was very surprised. He did not know that Sophia had Philips's number.

Then Sophia suddenly said "Initially I was very confused. Because no one had my number. I asked him who was messaging me. So late at night." Hearing this Adam's ears perked up.

He understood that something was wrong. Then Sophia spoke again. "I thought I should message you. But then I thought that you must be very tired." Then Adam spoke again. "What did Philips say?" Hearing this Sophia was very surprised. Because the expression from a little while ago had completely disappeared from Adam's mouth.

And now Adam had gone back to the expression that he always had. A cold and distant mask. Sophia did not like seeing this expression at all. She knew that if this expression had come on Adam's face then it meant that things were very serious.

Then Sophia also completely understood the situation and said "He has called me to meet him near the river after school today. And yes he also told me to come alone.

He has to tell me something very important. About you." Hearing this Adam's eyes widened. Then Sophia spoke again. "But don't worry. I will not go." Hearing this Adam looked at Sophia.

And he understood that Sophia was slowly understanding his situation and his conditions even more. She was learning to be careful. To be cautious.

Hearing these words, a tiny bit smile showed up on his whole face. The serious facial expression on his entire face also disappeared as well. Sophia cracked a smile as she noticed Adam smiling. She became extremely filled with happiness. She felt great whenever Adam smiled. Adam was still at ease for the sake of her.

Then Adam looked at Sophia and said "Don't worry. You should go. And I will also come with you." Hearing this Sophia was also very surprised. She thought that Adam would refuse Sophia and go to meet Philips himself. But now she understood that she was wrong.

But still Sophia smiled and looking at Adam she said "Okay. We will both go together." Saying this Sophia started to pay attention in the class again. At this time Adam's attention was completely on Philips. The only question going on in Adam's mind was "Why did Philips suddenly come out? For so long I had trapped him in such a situation that he should not have come out." Adam did not understand at all what was happening.

Had some incidents happened behind him after which Philips had gotten complete freedom? This was very difficult. Because the situation had become very bad. For Philips and his entire family. But Adam did not let the expression on his face change. Because he knew that most of the time he was serious.

Sophia became really alarmed upon seeing his solemn face, when he was with her. which also did not make him very sad. He did not want to add to Sophia's anxiety because of this. He would take care of this. He would keep her safe. He did. He served as a guardian. He served as a shield. He was everything to her. She was also his. They were two parts of something. And they would deal with whatever was thrown at them. Together. Always. Forever. Amen.