Chris paused, then embraced her even tighter. Edward chuckled and excused himself to fetch some hot water.

The mountain air had turned a bit chilly, and the desolate surroundings stirred up unpleasant memories deep within Lena.

"I ran away from there after growing up, and I've never dared to return," she whispered. "Even though I came here to teach in this mountainous region, I can never cross that mountain."

"It's okay," Chris reassured her, gently caressing her hair. "There's nothing worth missing in that place. Plus, he's not your biological father."

Lena looked up at him. "Chris, can I ever overcome this mountain? Do you think it's possible?"

Chris' heart tightened. As he gazed into her bright eyes, he found himself at a loss for words.

"Lenny, you don't need to conquer everything in life. We won't be staying here, and this mountain won't relocate to Centrolis. This may be the last time you see this mountain in your life.

for deserters. But here with me, you can escape

"Chris..."

it or not doesn't matter. I'll be with you every step of the way. It's great if you can conquer this mountain.

had sent someone as wonderful as him to heal

on this," Chris gently changed the subject. "We must prepare to leave with the children in a couple of days. We should do a headcount. Also, my family's private plane has landed at the nearest airport. We have bodyguards coming to

we have

the list on his phone and studying

joined him, the innocent faces of the children

would undoubtedly be a lifelong gift for them. Most of the names on the

often absent from the classroom. Lena felt like

eye contact, this boy always seemed to stay hidden in

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