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The arrogant, domineering young man she knew had been replaced by a humble and determined man.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

Fitz caught sight of his mother waiting behind the wrought iron gate,

felt the sting of

a moment, Fitz pushed open the gate and

knees, tears streaming down his face, and choked out the words,

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

to his feet, her voice choked with emotion, and said, “Get

You did nothing wrong.

Mom never blamed you.”

perspective on Fitz’s decision

being part of a wealthy family was akin to living

sister; he was just trying to

completely understandable course of action, and Deana could tolerate

history, both at home and abroad, numerous heirs to wealthy families and royal bloodlines had turned against their kin due to their

the ground, tears streaming down his face, Fitz

of my mother and younger sister and

inhumane and

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

done, he continued to speak with conviction, his

wrong! I

my mother and sister, and I could have fought for

I chose to prioritize my own interests and

that, I

fell silent for a moment, let out a soft sigh, and then spoke in a serious tone, “You made a mistake, and you’re acknowledging

That’s what counts.

from wrong, you’re living

for

is short, my son,” she

kneel here

that, let’s sit

stepped forward and added her voice to her mother’s, “That’s

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

Fitz wiped away

the old house where Charlie

led 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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