Zara was stunned.

She never would have imagined that her once-lazy and carefree brother could undergo such a transformation in just six months.

The arrogant, domineering young man she knew had been replaced by a humble and determined man.

Her heart, still heavy with worry, was suddenly filled with relief and joy.

As they drove through Aurous Hill Old Town, they reached the house where Charlie had lived with his parents when he was young.

The once old and worn-down house was now completely new.

Deana had put a lot of effort into renovating and rebuilding the old house, bit by bit.

Although everything looked the same as it did back then, it felt like time had been pulled back 20 years.

Living in this house was a relaxing and peaceful experience for Deana.

She spent her days reading books, drinking tea, practicing calligraphy, and tending to the flowers and trees in the yard.

She was content with this simple life.

During this time, Fitz had been on his pilgrimage and Zara was often busy with work, leaving Deana alone in the house.

But for her, the solitude was satisfying.

Despite her worries for Fitz, Deana knew that Charlie was punishing him for his mistakes.

Charlie was not one to take things lightly, but she had faith that he would protect Fitz.

Her confidence in Charlie was not just based on her understanding of him, but also on her knowledge of his father, Bruce.

Bruce was a man who used both kindness and power, who spared his enemies who were not deserving of death.

Though the journey to that temple was long and dangerous, with Fitz eating and sleeping in the open, Deana was confident that Charlie would bring him back safely.

Her trust in Charlie was not misplaced, and he did bring Fitz back alive.

Despite forcing Fitz to go on a grueling pilgrimage, Charlie was still secretly instructing the Wade family to protect him.

And there was one thing she got right, when she overheard her daughter ask Charlie to let her brother attend her father’s wedding, she knew Charlie wouldn’t refuse. So, with a change of clothes, a set of toiletries, a jar of warm water, and a hearty meal, she waited for Fitz’s return home, all the while trying to suppress her excitement.

Normally, she was always calm and collected, but when she heard the sound of brakes outside, she couldn’t help but burst out the door, barely containing her anticipation.

outside, both Zara and Fitz

sight of his mother waiting behind the wrought iron gate, he

the sting of

wasting a moment, Fitz pushed open the gate and

streaming down his face, and choked out the words,

appearance, but when he suddenly knelt down to

feet, her voice choked with emotion, and said, “Get up,

You did nothing wrong.

Mom never blamed you.”

the same perspective on Fitz’s decision as

of a wealthy family was akin to living in an imperial

he was just

of action, and Deana could tolerate

heirs to wealthy families and royal bloodlines had turned against their kin

on the ground, tears streaming down

my mother and younger sister and only thought

inhumane and

why you did what you did, and I don’t blame

Fitz was not done, he continued to speak with conviction, his voice growing louder by the

wrong! I can’t use my

stand by my mother and sister, and I

prioritize my own interests and disregard

for that, I am deeply

silent for a moment, let out a soft sigh, and then spoke in a serious tone, “You

That’s what counts.

from wrong, you’re living up to your name,

relief for me

my son,”

kneel

prepared a bath for you, and after that, let’s sit down for a hearty meal

voice to her mother’s, “That’s right,

come back, so let’s make

that, Fitz wiped away his tears and stood

mother inside the old house where Charlie

him straight to the bathroom, where the tub was already filled with water and toiletries and new clothes were neatly arranged

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