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.

”

pulled her from

noticed her thoughtful gaze, but saw no fear-only

delicate, yet determined face, emotions he’d long kept

finally standing before him

wasn’t there to welcome you

said, his voice

been thinking of

have something

”

slightly trembling hand, he offered her a small gift

surge of emotion as she

had withdrawn from the world, yet his heart

forgotten those

help but think how

Howard,” she said, her voice

her pocket and pulled out

a

”

and opened it,

are these?” he asked, a hint of