Not even a day had passed when Liam received the devastating news – his painstakingly prepared police report had been rejected, dismissed as inconclusive due to a lack of substantial evidence. The weight of those words hit him like a relentless wave, a surge of frustration, disappointment, and despair crashing over him with merciless force. Naomi, Liam's younger sister, looked on at his crestfallen face with growing concern. She could see the storm of emotions churning within him, but her attempts to reach out were met with a forced smile that failed to mask his turmoil. "What happened, Liam?" Naomi inquired, her voice filled with genuine worry. "It's nothing," Liam muttered, his words as hollow as his expression. He brushed past his sister, walking away from his mother's room where she lay, weak and under constant treatment. Naomi watched his retreating figure with a heavy heart, sensing the depth of his distress even if he refused to share it. She u

The living room was bathed in the dim blue glow of the television. The news anchor's voice echoed through the room, carrying with it a shocking revelation. "Heir of local business owners charged for money laundering and shady business..." the anchor reported, her tone grave and concerned.And then, without warning, the television screen went blank, cutting off the disturbing news abruptly. The remote control, gripped tightly and then slammed onto the floor, shattering into pieces."Look at your son!" Grandpa's voice was laced with anger as he turned to his wife. "This good-for-nothing son of yours still manages to bring shame upon our family at his age. This is why you should not have pampered him so much."Grandma sat on the couch, her eyes swollen from crying, her heart heavy with worry for her beloved son. Tears streamed down her face as she clutched her handkerchief tightly."Can you just call your friend again? Maybe he can help," she pleaded, her vo

Liam wandered through the aisles of the toy shop, his eyes scanning the shelves for a particular item. He turned this way and that, brows furrowing as he couldn't seem to locate what he was looking for. Frustration crept in, and he decided to approach the counter for assistance."Excuse me," he began politely, addressing the young lady behind the counter. "I want to buy Gameboys, but it seems I don't see them anywhere."The young lady, her attention seemingly elsewhere, stared at him with vacant eyes. Liam waved his hand in front of her, attempting to regain her focus. "Hello? Excuse me?""Huh? Huh?" The young girl blinked, snapping back to the present. "Yes? What can I help you with?""I want to buy Gameboys, but it seems I don't see them anywhere," Liam repeated, slightly puzzled by her vacant demeanor."Oh, we've sold out of those. Sorry," she replied apologetically.Liam sighed, a touch disappointed. "Oh, okay," he mumbled, his mind alre

Liam kept his composure, his expression flat and unmoved as his grandfather hurled insults at him. It was clear that none of the insults had any effect, and when his grandfather finally realized this, he fell silent, his gaze still locked onto Liam, but now filled with anger."Let's get to the point," Liam's grandfather finally said, his tone heavy with seriousness. "I know you're the one who reported your uncle to the police. Take back your report, and I will consider forgiving all your doings right now," he added solemnly.A faint chuckle escaped Liam's lips as he struggled to contain his laughter at his grandfather's conclusion. He couldn't help himself, finding the situation utterly absurd.Liam's grandfather slammed his hand on the table in frustration. "What are you laughing at? Do as I said while I'm still being nice," he demanded.It took a moment for Liam to regain his composure and stop laughing. "Ah, I'm sorry. It was my first time hearing a joke in a long time," he sighed.

Liam shifted his gaze away from the sleeping Naomi, her cheeks still stained with the remnants of tears. Her exhaustion had finally claimed her, granting her a temporary respite from the emotional turmoil that had wracked her during the day. Liam didn't want to wake her; she needed every moment of rest she could get.With a soft voice, almost a whisper, he addressed the mysterious system that had come into his life in the most unexpected way. "System, buy a great potion," he requested, his words cautious as he didn't want to disturb Naomi's slumber."Great potion has been purchased. Check your inventory," replied the system, its voice echoing softly in Liam's mind.Liam's fingers danced in the air as if he were plucking something from thin air, and a transparent window appeared before him. It displayed his inventory, an ethereal grid of boxes. Among the items listed there was the great potion he had just acquired.Carefully, he took the potion from his inventory, and with trembling ha