The Charismatic Charlie Wade

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The arrogant, domineering young man she knew had been replaced by a humble and determined man.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

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

and collected, but when she heard the sound of brakes outside, she couldn’t help but burst out

stop outside, both Zara and Fitz

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

for Deana, she too felt the sting of emotion

moment, Fitz pushed open the gate and hurried towards his

to his knees, tears streaming down his face, and choked out the words, “Mom… I

still troubled by her son’s crestfallen appearance, but when he suddenly

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

You did nothing wrong.

Mom never blamed you.”

on Fitz’s decision as

wealthy family was akin to living in

mother and sister; he was just trying to protect

was a completely understandable course of

abroad, numerous heirs to wealthy families and royal bloodlines had turned against their kin due to their interests,

tears streaming down his face, Fitz

and younger sister and only thought about my

was inhumane and unrighteous,

sternly, “I understand why you did what you did, and I don’t blame you

Fitz was not done, he continued to speak with conviction, his voice growing

right, and wrong is wrong! I can’t

could have chosen to stand by my mother

I chose to prioritize my own

for that, I am deeply

spoke

That’s what counts.

from wrong, you’re living up to your

relief for

my son,”

just kneel here

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

stepped forward and added her voice

back, so let’s make the most of

that, Fitz wiped away his tears and