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The arrogant, domineering young man she knew had been replaced by a humble and determined man.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

car came to a stop outside, both Zara and

gate,

too felt the sting of emotion in her

moment, Fitz pushed open

face, and choked out the words, “Mom… I

son’s crestfallen appearance, but when he suddenly knelt down to admit his mistake, she was

quickly helped him to his feet, her voice choked with

You did nothing wrong.

Mom never blamed you.”

the same perspective on Fitz’s decision as her daughter

a wealthy family was akin

and sister; he was just trying to protect himself and

completely understandable course of action, and Deana could tolerate

bloodlines had turned against their kin

streaming down his face, Fitz spoke

disregarded the lives of my mother and younger sister and only thought about my

and unrighteous,

what you did,

speak with conviction, his voice growing louder by the

right, and wrong is wrong! I can’t use my

stand by my mother and sister, and I could have fought

prioritize my

that, I am deeply

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

That’s what counts.

who knows right from wrong,

a relief for me to see

my son,” she

just kneel here

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

voice

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

that, Fitz wiped away his tears and stood

his mother inside the old house where Charlie used to live when he

to the bathroom, where the tub was already filled with water and toiletries and

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