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 her from

thoughtful gaze, but saw no

delicate, yet determined face, emotions he’d

standing before him after so many

sorry I wasn’t there to welcome you when you first

voice

I’ve been thinking

have something

hand, he offered her a small

she took it, deeply moved

the world, yet his heart remained

forgotten

help but think how truly kind-hearted her brother

you, Howard,” she said, her voice

and pulled out

a

the pouch and opened

asked, a hint

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