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

noticed her thoughtful gaze,

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

standing before him after so many

I wasn’t there to welcome you when you

his voice laced with

been thinking

have something for

hand, he offered her a small

as she took it, deeply moved by

had withdrawn from the world, yet his heart remained full of

never forgotten those he

how truly kind-hearted

you, Howard,” she said, her

into her pocket and pulled

brought you a little

pouch and opened

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

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