Chapter 1823

It was her responsibility, the mission to find her parents and reunite her fractured family. This had always been her deepest desire. Despite the unexpected twists and turns, she carried no regrets. Arthur grasped the depth of her sentiment and nodded, his eyes filled with affection, evoking a longing within Hesper that she suppressed. Now wasn't the time for tears. The path lay ahead, and she felt compelled to conclude everything swiftly, restoring a semblance of normalcy to her life once the lingering issues were resolved. She yearned to grant Renfrew the opportunity to bask in the sunlight again, sparing him the weight of her decisions. "Recent events have brought about some chaos, so you must stay home to avoid any mishaps." Hesper regarded Arthur with solemnity, and he nodded in understanding. Despite his age, he was far from foolish and had kept abreast of the recent tumult in Halwanest. The weight of responsibility rested squarely on Hesper and Rickard's shoulders, and they