Chapter 11 - The Phantom Footsteps
As Ethan entered high school, he showed a brilliant aptitude for architecture and structural engineering. Driven by his unique childhood experience, he became fascinated by how buildings were constructed—specifically how spaces could be designed to foster open light, safety, and community.
"I want to build houses where there are no dark corners," Ethan told his father during a college interview prep session. "Houses where people feel safe."
Arthur looked at his son with immense pride. The boy who had been trapped inside a wall was now preparing to design structures that brought light to the world.
