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Chapter 413 Quite the Contrast

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Fear washed over her as her face drained of color. She felt her heart racing uncontrollably.

Her thoughts were a whirlwind, but then, out of nowhere, an idea struck her.

Pretending to glance casually, she lit up her phone screen. After a quick look, a smile formed on her lips.

"Dad, Mom, Maxwell has news! He finished his mission in Howdenland and can join us today!"

Her words hit Olympia and Valda like a thunderclap.

"What? That boy went to Howdenland without telling us? They're at war over there, it's chaotic and dangerous-what was he thinking?" Olympia's voice trembled, nearly breaking into tears.

Willard and Jonah had only received Maxwell's message about two weeks ago. He'd told them in case something went wrong.

Relief filled both men's chests as they sighed deeply.

Willard gently supported his wife. "He went to Howdenland to protect our people and help with the evacuation. It's part of his duty as a soldier. We need to understand that he's just doing his job."

Olympia was still angry. "You all knew about this?"

Grandma any worry," Jonah explained. "Luckily,

but as the commanding officer, completing his mission like this, he'll surely earn

just dawned on her. "I've heard that an artifact may get damaged while protecting its owner from danger. So, Maxwell's safe return must be the blessing from

"That's exactly it! The bracelet broke, and then Maxwell's news came, saying

this explanation, Willard and Valda seemed

good sign, not a

admiration and affection shining in his eyes. "Looks like I was right-the 'return to the original position' was meant for Leah. I'm glad it went

not daring to entertain the

humble, smiled. "It's all because Maxwell is brave and

said, her voice full

sacrifices.

naturally. "We're all family, so there's no need for

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sparkled. "Yes,

warm, harmonious scene before him, Zayn's lips twitched

to be part of this

standing at the sidelines, he couldn't help but

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the car, Charmaine's cold hand gradually

flickering with guilt in his eyes muttered, "I

it with a wave, unfazed. Back when she lived with the Reads, she wasn't even allowed to use hot water to wash dishes because Sophie thought it was a waste of

ice when she had to wash dishes at

"I didn't expect you

"What do you mean?"

"Well

you're from completely different worlds,

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