Ethan was overwhelmed by the king's generosity. The royal lands were vast and fertile, a far cry from his modest plot in Eldridge. With the help of the palace staff, he began to rebuild his farm, planting the seeds he had brought with him. The land flourished under his care, yielding crops more abundant than he had ever dreamed.
But it wasn't just the land that changed. As the seasons passed, Ethan found himself visiting the palace more often. He and Seraphina grew close, their bond deepening with each passing day. She would often visit his farm, shedding her royal attire for simple clothes, working alongside him in the fields.
Ethan's past, once shrouded in mystery and pain, began to make sense as he learned more about the kingdom and its history. He discovered that his parents had been caught in a political intrigue, their deaths a consequence of a plot against the royal family. The truth brought him closure, and with it, a sense of peace.