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The arrogant, domineering young man she knew had been replaced by a humble and determined man.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

to a stop outside, both

his mother waiting behind the wrought iron gate, he couldn’t hold back the

she too felt the sting of

moment, Fitz pushed open the gate and

his knees, tears streaming down his face,

was still troubled by her son’s crestfallen appearance, but when he suddenly knelt down to

him to his feet, her voice choked with

You did nothing wrong.

Mom never blamed you.”

perspective on Fitz’s decision

wealthy family was akin to

he was just trying

a completely understandable course of

numerous heirs to wealthy families and royal bloodlines had turned

down his

my mother and younger sister and only

was inhumane and unrighteous, unfaithful

you did what you did, and I don’t

not done, he continued to speak with

I can’t use

stand by my mother and sister, and I could have

to prioritize my own interests

I am deeply

out a soft sigh, and then spoke in a serious tone,

That’s what counts.

person who knows right from wrong, you’re living up to your

relief for me to see you

is short, my son,” she

kneel here all

let’s sit

stepped forward and added her voice to

not easy for you to come back, so

that, Fitz wiped away his

the old house where Charlie used to live when

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

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