The Gathering Storm

Gideon stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the office. It suddenly started raining outside.

He was long absorbed in his thoughts.

Their encounter as adults was just as dramatic. Even after more than a decade apart, he recognized her at a glance.

At that time, her life also suffered a major blow.

He always thought such a bright and cheerful little girl would live to be a beacon of ligh