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.

”

voice gently pulled her from

her thoughtful gaze, but

determined face, emotions he’d

standing before him after so

I wasn’t there to welcome you

said, his voice

I’ve been thinking of

something for

”

trembling hand, he offered her a small gift

she took it, deeply moved by

had withdrawn from the world, yet his

never forgotten those he

but think how

Howard,” she said, her

and pulled

you a little something

”

and opened it, revealing many small

a hint of curiosity in