When I entered the palace, I began walking toward the inner court, accompanied by many guards who greeted me upon my arrival. Afterward, I headed toward Richard's chamber. As I walked through the corridors, flanked by the royal elite guards, I suddenly saw a woman briskly walking toward me from a distance. Her silver hair flowed gracefully in the air, her blue eyes glistened slightly with tears, and her face carried a joyful expression, paired with a wide smile. Of course, this could only be Luciana.
Luciana hurried to me and embraced me tightly, holding me for a long moment without letting go. I could feel her heart beating rapidly; she was truly a mother who cherished her children. In turn, I held her waist and embraced her tightly.
"Welcome home, little Ethan," Luciana said as she continued to hold me.
"I have a gift for you."
