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By midday, Deana, Fitz, and Zara had already sat down for a satisfying lunch.
Fitz took the opportunity to spruce himself up, trading in his scruffy beard for a clean-shaven look and tying back his
unruly mane.
The transformation was striking, making him appear more composed and razor-sharp.
Meanwhile, Zara sat perched on the sofa, keeping a watchful eye on the yard, eagerly anticipating Charlie’s arrival.
When his BMW pulled up to the gate, Zara’s face lit up with joy, and she immediately hollered to her family, “Mr.
Wade’s here!”
Without missing a beat, she sprang up from the couch and darted to the door.
Deana and Fitz followed closely behind, eager to greet their visitor.
As Charlie emerged from the car, he found Deana, Fitz, and Zara eagerly awaiting his arrival at the door.
With a bashful smile, Zara unlatched the iron grille door and greeted him with a respectful tone, “Mr. Wade, you’re
here!”
Likewise, Fitz piped up, his tone equally polite, “Mr. Wade…”
Deana, however, remained reserved, she approached Charlie with cautious warmth, speaking kindly, “Charlie,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtyou’re here.
Come on in, quickly!”
In turn, Charlie dipped his head in a sign of deference, his words respectful, “Hello, Auntie.
It’s been a while since I’ve visited.
How have you been lately?”
Deana beamed, “I’m doing well, Charlie. The environment in Aurous Hill has been increasingly favorable, and I’ve
been able to settle in and avoid any troubles.
Life’s been quite comfortable for me.”
Charlie nodded in agreement, “That’s wonderful news.
I haven’t been in Aurous Hill for some time, and I don’t plan on leaving anytime soon.
If you need anything while you’re here, don’t hesitate to let me know.”
“Thank you, Charlie.” Deana’s response was cordial, and she offered a smile before ushering him inside the house.
As Charlie stepped into the old house, a sense of melancholy washed over him.
He couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia as he surveyed the space.
His parents had once rented this place and had lovingly restored it to its current state.
Though it might have looked simple, the restoration breathed new life into the old building.
After two decades of disrepair, Deana had managed to bring it back to its former glory.
In that moment, Charlie felt like he was transported back to his childhood.
He was seven or eight years old again, and his family of three had just settled into Aurous Hill, living an ordinary life
full of happiness.
Deana noticed that Charlie seemed lost in thought and decided to give him space to reflect.
She remained silent, letting him take in the surroundings and the memories they stirred up.
After a long while, Charlie snapped out of his reverie, holding back tears, and forced a smile as he addressed
Deana, “Auntie, I can only imagine how much effort you’ve put into restoring this old house.”
Deana flashed a smile and nodded in agreement, “It was a lot of work, but I also enjoyed the process.”
She gestured toward a group of vintage, leather sofas and said to Charlie, “Why don’t you take a seat and rest for a
bit?”
Charlie obliged, plopping himself onto the couch and letting out a nostalgic sigh, “Auntie, this sofa is nearly identical
to the one I used to have as a child.
Can you still find this style anywhere nowadays?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDeana chuckled warmly, “Back when we were young, leather sofas looked just like this.
Unless you were willing to splurge on a European or American import, this style was commonplace.
Nowadays, it’s hard to come by, so I had to commission a craftsman to make it by hand.”
Charlie nodded in agreement, a sense of melancholy lingering in his heart.
“Auntie, you have such a careful eye for detail.
You knew my dad so well, and in many ways, your vision and his were quite similar.”
Feeling emotional, Charlie made a conscious effort to shift the topic.
He turned to Fitz and asked, “Master Banks, you must have had a tough six months, am I right?”
Fitz jumped to his feet, his respect for Charlie palpable.
“Mr. Wade, I owe you my deepest gratitude.
Without your guidance, I might still be stuck in my ignorant ways.”
Charlie pressed him further, “But I made you kneel and go on a pilgrimage.
Do you not resent me for that?”
Fitz spoke candidly, “Mr. Wade, I won’t lie.
For the first month, I despised you with every fiber of my being.
I even fantasi
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