As Orion grew older, he became even more well-behaved. It had only been a few days since he started school, but he had already earned praise from his teacher, which made Nash incredibly proud. Still, no matter how well things were going, Orion couldn't stop thinking about Pharaoh.

One day, after earning a gold star at school, he carefully placed it on the door of Pharaoh's old room.

Noticing this, Nina knelt beside him and gently stroked his hair. "Orion, don't be sad. Grandpa has become a star now. He's up in the sky, watching over us. And next year, your aunt's baby will be born."

"But Mom," Orion sniffled, his voice trembling, "Grandpa promised me. He said when I started first grade, he'd teach me how to read and write. He said he would..."

Before he could finish, tears rolled down his cheeks.

When Orion had lived with Dominic, he had been treated with harsh discipline. But during Pharaoh's time in Birkham, he had spoiled Orion endlessly, showering him with love and care. Whatever Orion needed, Pharaoh had provided within his abilities.

Pharaoh had been especially attentive to Orion's health because of his frail condition. When the medicine tasted bitter, Pharaoh would patiently coax him, sometimes even turning it into a game or preparing special meals to make him feel better. He would also take Orion out to play, giving him moments of joy and freedom.

Once, Orion had asked Pharaoh, "Grandpa, don't you want to go home?"

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forever? Nina wished it too, but Pharaoh's time had come. In his final moments, he had seen visions, but his heart

about this weekend we go see Charlie? Or during your summer break, I'll take

good. But what about Gemma?" Orion asked, brows furrowed in concern. "I

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