One by one, the team bid their farewells and headed home, grateful for the memorable night they had shared. Only Merry and Professor Charlotte remained, waiting for her son to arrive.
Merry herself was feeling a bit tipsy from the drinks she had consumed. She didn't know how much time had passed but it felt long enough for Merry to start dozing off. However, she was jolted awake by someone tapping her shoulder. She squinted her eyes to see someone standing by her side. She was initially a bit groggy but quickly felt a sense of panic when she recognized the person.
"Cole!" Merry exclaimed, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't believe it was him standing in front of her after all these years. She reached out to touch his face, tears welling up in her eyes, saying, "Is it really you?"
"You guys know each other?" Someone who was standing beside Merry asked curiously.
Merry looked at the person talking and was surprised to see that it was Miles.
