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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?"

want to cause you or Grandma any worry,"

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

"I've heard that an artifact may get damaged while protecting its owner from danger. So, Maxwell's safe

brightened with understanding. "That's exactly it! The bracelet broke, and then Maxwell's news came, saying he's safe-it all makes

Willard and Valda seemed

trembling with excitement, wiped her palms. "The bracelet breaking is a good sign, not a bad one. The most important thing is that we're all

to the original position' was

daring to entertain

humble, smiled. "It's all because Maxwell is brave and clever. I don't

others first," Olympia said, her voice full of tenderness for her daughter's

sacrifices.

family, so there's no need

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eyes sparkled. "Yes,

scene before him, Zayn's

to be part of

standing at the sidelines, he couldn't help but feel

Maxwell's safe return really due to

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car, Charmaine's cold

in his eyes muttered, "I

unfazed. Back when she lived with the Reads, she wasn't even allowed to use hot water to wash

water felt like ice when she had to wash dishes at

"I didn't expect you and the Abbot

"What do you mean?"

"Well

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