Chapter 19
Lucas' unusual behavior prompted Andrew to suspect that something was amiss. However, if the family wished to keep it under wraps, uncovering the truth would prove challenging unless he adopted a different approach.
"Rudd, I remember that you're a Josonian. Have you ever considered relocating back to Josona?" Andrew suddenly asked.
Rudd shook his head and said, "I've been here in Thenswy for 15 years. My family and everything I treasure are here. It doesn't matter whether I return to Josona or not."
Andrew concurred, adding, "Indeed, Thenswy offers a pleasant living environment. Nevertheless, one must ponder the prospects for future generations in terms of long-term advancement."
Rudd, now well into middle age with a son just starting first grade, had been in the employ of the Hughes family for over two decades. His current standing owed much to their patronage. He had enjoyed numerous benefits in Thenswy in the past few years, ensuring a worry-free existence for generations to com
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