The Charismatic Charlie Wade

“Eight months?” Zara gasped, “But to reach the temple in that time, you would have to walk at least eight or nine kilometers every day!”

Fitz nodded resolutely, “That’s right.

Nine kilometers is the minimum, and if the weather and conditions are favorable, I’ll have to walk even more so I can take my time and enjoy the natural beauty along the way.”

Zara couldn’t help but feel worried for her brother.

Deana, sensing her daughter’s concern, turned to her and said, “Zara, let Fitz take a bath first.

He needs to rest after his long journey.”

Zara nodded in agreement, then turned to Fitz, “Brother, take a bath and get some rest.

We’ll be waiting outside for you.”

Fitz nodded in agreement and made his way to the bathroom.

As soon as Zara closed the door behind him, he wasted no time in stripping off his tattered clothes and preparing to take a much-needed bath.

But as he stood before the bathtub, staring at the clear, warm water, he hesitated.

After a moment’s thought, he grabbed his dirty clothes and made his way to the shower room adjacent to the bathroom. Placing his clothes on the ground, Fitz turned on the shower and began to rinse off the dirt and grime that clung to his body.

He took his time, washing away the dust and sweat accumulated from his long journey, bit by bit.

Meanwhile, Zara and Deana had made their way to the dining table, where they exchanged a meaningful look.

There was so much they wanted to say, but words seemed inadequate in that moment.

There was a brief moment of silence before Zara broke it, “Mom… Fitz has changed so much in the past six months,” she said, shaking her head in amazement, “He’s saying things I never thought I’d hear from him.

It’s like he’s a different person entirely.”

Deana’s face broke into a proud smile, “I’ve always believed that everything in this world has a purpose,” she said.

“Even though Fitz has lived as a playboy for over 20 years, it seems that he was always meant to find his true path.”

before continuing, “When he returns from the Temple in eight months, I believe his life will undergo a profound

that change will be, but I’m certain it

like all of Fitz’s hardships on the road have been worth it,” she

he’s found his true path now, it’s all

people need to hit rock bottom before they can bounce back up again,”

been coddled their whole lives and never

so grateful to

again, “Oh, and by the way, Mr. Wade said he’s coming over

“Charlie

Zara nodded, “Yes.”

“That’s

been wanting to thank him in person for

***

Meanwhile…

together with

consisted of villas

had ground-level access for vehicles, while the high-rises

arrived at the underground garage, he had to drive carefully, mindful of the relatively

entered the underground garage, Angela emerged from

the housekeeper of Zilian Villa, in

extremely deep one-way privacy films, and the inside could not

to sign some contracts and were planning to go back to Zilian Villa for lunch with

control cards, and customized stationery from the

all the documents, badges, access cards, and customized stationery that

so she proposed that Sister

with Angela, so she accompanied her to sign

sudden decision to come to Thompson First Villas after signing the contract was a complete surprise to

to meet him yet and was absolutely

Angela stepped out of the elevator hall, Sister Michelle slid open the electric door on the right side of the back row, and Angela hopped into the

a smile, she apologized to the two women, “Sorry for keeping

Let’s go.”

relaxed, “We haven’t been waiting too long, only about five or six