Yarin's POV:
Lily was going to leave, and I couldn't change that fact because I couldn't help her with anything.
In fact, everything had been foreseen long ago. Lily said she was too naive, but I was foolish too, idealizing everything, ignoring the obvious, and thinking I could really be of help.
But the truth was that everything I could do relied on the power my parents gave . These seemingly mighty things were the most epheral, and I didn't truly possess them. So, I felt weak and powerless when it ca to wanting to protect soone.
We didn't talk for long. As soon as Lily ntioned her departure, everything beca awkward. It was like we suddenly beca strangers, not knowing what to say. So, I hung up the phone hastily, only feeling regret for potentially wasting our last chance to talk.
The human world was so vast. Where would Lily go?
She didn't tell . Maybe she didn't know herself, or maybe she didn't want to tell . Even if I knew, there wasn't much I could do. I couldn't really help, could I?
The carefree days of recent tis had made almost forget the looming dark clouds outside. This phone call brought back to reality.
I felt gloomy the whole day, and it didn't take long for observant Lady Charlies to notice.
"What's happened, dear?" she asked . "Is sothing unpleasant about staying here? Or did you have a fight with your younger siblings?"
I shook my head and said dejectedly, "It's nothing, ma'am. I'm just... suddenly not feeling well."
I couldn't tell her about Azazel or Lily. I could only disappoint her kindness.
She gently comforted , "I understand you very well, dear. You're at an age where you're prone to lancholy. Anything, even a flower or a blade of grass, can stir up restless emotions. It must be causing you a lot of trouble, right? If you want to talk to soone, I'm here. Don't keep it all inside, alright?"
"Thank you, ma'am," I subconsciously imagined hugging Lady Charlies like I would with my mother or grandmother. But I imdiately realized that I couldn't continue living like a child, so I stopped myself and just expressed gratitude.
Lady Charlies seed to notice my small gesture, but she didn't say anything. She gave a tolerant hug and then distracted by discussing past events in the Charlies household.
"When Jordin was your age, she was quite a difficult girl." Lady Charlies's eyes were full of affection as she spoke of Aunt Jordin. "Despite her outgoing nature now, she was quite introverted as a child. She would keep everything inside and wouldn't talk to anyone about her troubles.
"But she was so young, how much pressure could she handle? So one day, all those emotions finally burst out, and she locked herself in her room and cried. My husband and I were both frightened and puzzled, thinking she was upset just because her teddy bear lost an eye!
"Later, we realized that Jordin had so psychological issues. Honestly, I spent many sleepless nights worrying. Her parents entrusted her to us, but we let her live in misery, thinking we were caring for her so well!
"But worry as we might, we had to address Jordin's issues. We consulted many psychologists and eventually realized our biggest mistake might have been smothering her too much. She had been living in this house all the ti, had little exposure to the outside world, and didn't have many friends. It was too stifling for a child.
"So, we decided to take her out more, show her different scenery, and help her make more friends. Gradually, Jordin beca more cheerful. She began to open up, reveal her talents, and grew into a confident and strong young woman.
"But then a new problem arose. It seems we had relaxed our discipline on her behavior a bit too much, so when we noticed, she had beco a bit too wild in her growth! It happened to coincide with the ti when the forr queen was selecting attendants for the new queen. I thought it was a good opportunity and let Jordin enter the palace. Well, looking back, I do have so regrets. Every ti I realized sothing, it was already too late. If only we had noticed sooner!"
I softly comforted her, "But isn't Aunt Jordin doing well now? She's so powerful, wise, and beautiful. She manages the Spring Rain Pack with such order and efficiency. Even though she doesn't have the title of Alpha, my mother trusts her a lot. She's practically the uncrowned queen of the Spring Rain Pack. I think all of this wouldn't have been possible without your guidance, you and your husband gave Aunt Jordin a warm ho."
Lady Charlies hugged happily and repeatedly said, "You're so sweet and adorable. I envy Queen Dowager for having such a grandson like you. Seeing Jordin is devotion to her work, I wonder when the Charlies Family will welco a young master!"
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