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The arrogant, domineering young man she knew had been replaced by a humble and determined man.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

a stop outside, both

the wrought iron gate, he

too felt the sting

Fitz pushed open the gate and hurried

face, and choked out the words, “Mom… I know I’m

still troubled by her son’s crestfallen appearance, but when he suddenly knelt down to admit his mistake, she

her voice choked

You did nothing wrong.

Mom never blamed you.”

perspective on Fitz’s decision

all, being part of a wealthy family was akin to living in

harm his mother and sister; he

completely understandable course of

at home and abroad, numerous heirs to wealthy families and royal bloodlines had

still kneeling on the ground, tears streaming down

and younger sister and only thought about my own

and unrighteous, unfaithful and

what you did, and I

not done, he continued to speak with

I can’t use my actions as

chosen to stand by my mother and sister, and I

I chose to prioritize my own

that, I am deeply

sigh, and then spoke in a serious

That’s what counts.

wrong, you’re living up to

a relief for me to see you

my son,” she

kneel here all

after that, let’s

stepped forward and added her voice to

for you to come back, so let’s make the most

Fitz wiped away his

the old house where Charlie used to

tub was already filled with

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