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 her from her

noticed her thoughtful gaze, but saw

looked at his sister’s delicate, yet determined face,

was, his sister, finally standing before

there to welcome

said, his voice laced

been thinking

something for

”

a slightly trembling hand, he offered her a small

she took

the world, yet his

forgotten those he

but think how truly kind-hearted her brother

she said, her

into her pocket and pulled out a small

brought you a

”

the pouch and opened it, revealing

he asked, a hint of curiosity in his