Chapter 98

HAVEN He doesn't cower from the truth and his answer is instant. "Yes." I nod in understanding. Sensing he doesn't want to go deeper into that conversation, I let it go. "So, did my father ever awaken his powers like I had in the pit of ruins?" "No, despite the heritage, Ash never awakened his powers and I don't know why. He just had the golden eyes and whatever strength he had that scared people, it was just because of his hard work and his determination when it came to training." "I see.." I swallow loudly. "All the things you see, the good life you've had this far, not lacking anything, is all because Ash made sure that you and your mother were left financially secure." That explains it. My mother never really had that one perfect job that would bring so much money for us to live the comfortable life we did and the constant relocations to suburb areas. I run my hands over my face and rest them on my cheeks. "Your mother underestimated the persistence of your father's enemies, every