Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 247

“Mom, I’m alright,” Howard answered, his tone calm and even, a voice once full of warmth and now dulled by years of isolation.

“That’s good!” Elaine nodded, her eyes glistening with tears as she looked around the villa.

Everything was impeccably maintained, clean, and spacious.

Despite being alone and refusing anyone’s help, Howard had managed to keep the house in perfect order.

He was still the bright and gentle young man she remembered, unchanged by the passing years.

If only that fire had never happened…

The thought clung to Elaine’s mind like a dark cloud, and fresh tears welled up in her eyes.

Madisyn, from the moment she saw Howard, pieced together the silent story his appearance told.

His skin, in various stages of peeling and damage, told a story of intense pain and suffering.

Even his feet appeared to bear the scars of whatever had happened to him.

“Madisyn.

”

gently pulled

noticed her thoughtful gaze,

sister’s delicate, yet determined face, emotions

his sister, finally standing before him after so

there to welcome you

said, his voice

I’ve been

have something for

”

slightly trembling hand, he offered her a small

of emotion as she took it,

had withdrawn from the world, yet his heart

had never forgotten those

but think how truly kind-hearted

Howard,” she said, her voice

reached into her pocket and pulled

a little something

”

and opened it, revealing

are these?” he asked, a hint of