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

noticed her thoughtful gaze, but saw no

looked at his sister’s delicate, yet determined face, emotions he’d long

finally standing before him

wasn’t there to welcome you

said, his voice

been thinking

have something for

slightly trembling hand, he offered her a

as she took it, deeply moved

had withdrawn from the world, yet his heart remained

had never forgotten

think how truly kind-hearted her brother

you, Howard,” she

her pocket and

a

accepted the pouch and opened it,

are these?” he asked, a hint of curiosity in

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