Upon seeing Lucas’ return, Isaac quickly sought a way to stall him, allowing Charlie and Mrs. Treadway more time to talk. But by the time he had thought of a plan, Charlie had already successfully convinced Mrs. Treadway to move to Sterling.

So, he stepped out and called out to Lucas, “Mr. Cameron, come inside!”

“Let’s go in!” Isaac added to Lucas.

As the two entered the yard, Lucas was overjoyed and shouted, “Mom, look at what I’ve hunted! Two fat and healthy pheasants!”

Mrs. Treadway emerged swiftly and spoke with a grin, “Lucas, you did a fantastic job hunting two pheasants so fast.”

She greeted him with a smile.

The yard was poorly lit as it was late, and Lucas did not notice any changes in his mother.

However, when he entered the room, he was shocked to see that his mother had suddenly become much younger!

He exclaimed with horror, “Mom… You… You’ve become so youthful! Half of your hair is even black! This… This is too incredible…”

Mrs. Treadway whispered, “Lucas, keep quiet.

Our guest brought some medicines that improved my health.

They turned my hair dark again.

Promise me you won’t tell anyone.”

Lucas readily agreed, “I… Don’t worry, Mom… I won’t say a word to anyone.”

Mrs. Treadway gave a quick nod and said, “Lucas, start packing your things.

You’re leaving with me.”

now?” Lucas

we

Treadway replied, “There’s no time to

them in

responded, “These two pheasants are

yard, they’ll be taken by

be a

Lady spoke firmly, “Let it be, just

to be on

added, “Time is ticking, it’s

mountain will take

the time we reach Shudu, it’ll be

stop to slaughter the chickens and cook them, we’ll only arrive

instructed her son without delay, “Lucas, get ready

We must leave now.”

stance, the son ceased arguing

“Bring only the

stove with a scoop of well water and exited the house with Charlie, Isaac, and her son Lucas by

Lady cast a sorrowful gaze at the worn-out door of

would

was unaware that this farewell from their family home was permanent. In response to

they wanted to leave, they shouldn’t draw attention to themselves,

world with minimal fuss, which

moment, the village was completely dark and the only dozen or so

four of them managed to leave the

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