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.”

from the Temple in eight

know what that change will be, but I’m certain it will be for

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

his true path now, it’s

people need to hit rock

their whole

why we’re so grateful to

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

taken aback, “Charlie is coming

Zara nodded, “Yes.”

smiled, “That’s wonderful,”

wanting to thank him in person for all

***

Meanwhile…

old man’s BMW 530, and together with Nanako, arrived at the Thompson First

consisted of villas

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

at the underground garage, he had to drive carefully,

the underground garage, Angela

sleek seven-seater car was already waiting, with Michelle, the housekeeper of Zilian Villa, in the driver’s seat and Maria sitting in

deep one-way privacy films, and

morning to sign some contracts and were planning to go back to Zilian

access control cards, and customized stationery from the university, which made it difficult to carry

badges, access cards, and customized stationery

and forget them if they were brought back to Hong Kong, so she proposed that Sister Michelle drive to Thompson First Villas

with Angela, so she

decision to come to Thompson First Villas

Hill to find Charlie, she wasn’t ready to meet him yet and was absolutely unwilling

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

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

Let’s go.”

“We haven’t been