I don't know whether I should be glad for not reading the 1st book. I first knew about it through your 3rd book, and that was Eli was getting better but it's still too painful when he briefly retold the story... I postponed the idea of reading the first 2 books, especially the first one because it's too dark, too tragic and I guess I am right after reading this chapter. It's not that I don't like your story. Your writing is great, really great that can touch my emotions deeply and I am afraid I might break down... I am glad I decided to read the 2nd book so I can know and understand the situation better and still have a bright future ahead. Great work!